For the 2024 school year, there are 43 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 21,492 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee include Montgomery Bell Academy, Memphis University School and Baylor School.
The average tuition cost is $24,676, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $11,314.
Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Grades: K-12
| 1,220 students
Memphis University School![Memphis University School Photo - Founded in 1893, Memphis University School provides an exceptional education for boys in grades 7-12. Memphis University School Photo - Founded in 1893, Memphis University School provides an exceptional education for boys in grades 7-12.]()
![Memphis University School Photo - Founded in 1893, Memphis University School provides an exceptional education for boys in grades 7-12. Memphis University School Photo - Founded in 1893, Memphis University School provides an exceptional education for boys in grades 7-12.](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/26000/26185/Memphis_University_School-7orh571gxyoswwwog8ogg4o04-160x160c.jpg)
All-boys
6191 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
Grades: 6-12
| 665 students
4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
Grades: PK-12
| 773 students
5033 Hillsboro Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 269-4751
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 269-4751
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
Grades: PK-12
| 402 students
336 Ernest Rice Lane
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
Grades: K-12
| 908 students
219 Granny White Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 523-0611
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 523-0611
Grades: 6-12
| 764 students
Donelson Christian Academy
(Christian)
300 Danyacrest Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-2926
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-2926
Grades: PK-12
| 873 students
950 Episcopal School Way
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 777-9032
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 777-9032
Grades: PK-8
| 391 students
4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
Grades: PK-12
| 1,040 students
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 511 students
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
Grades: NS-8
| 448 students
Harpeth Hall School![Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend. Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend.]()
![Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend. Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend.](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/26000/26093/Harpeth-Hall-School-6j4a980tm9c8c0s00c4k00wcw-160x160c.jpg)
All-girls
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Grades: 5-12
| 723 students
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Grades: NS-12
| 819 students
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
Grades: NS-12
| 1,499 students
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 977 students
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Grades: 7-12
| 834 students
The Oak Hill School![The Oak Hill School Photo The Oak Hill School Photo]()
![The Oak Hill School Photo The Oak Hill School Photo](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/26000/26228/The-Oak-Hill-School-8wa670afaewwkswcggcoscgkw-160x160c.jpg)
(Presbyterian)
4815 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 297-6544
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 297-6544
Grades: PK-6
| 536 students
St. Andrew's-sewanee School![St. Andrew's-sewanee School Photo - One of the South''''s Most Beautiful High Schools, as chosen by Southern Living magazine, the school''''s 550-acre campus, including forests, bluffs and two lakes, offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A school farm, on-going wetlands study, and LEED Gold science building are just a few of the ways our campus also serves as learning lab. St. Andrew's-sewanee School Photo - One of the South''''s Most Beautiful High Schools, as chosen by Southern Living magazine, the school''''s 550-acre campus, including forests, bluffs and two lakes, offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A school farm, on-going wetlands study, and LEED Gold science building are just a few of the ways our campus also serves as learning lab.]()
![St. Andrew's-sewanee School Photo - One of the South''''s Most Beautiful High Schools, as chosen by Southern Living magazine, the school''''s 550-acre campus, including forests, bluffs and two lakes, offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A school farm, on-going wetlands study, and LEED Gold science building are just a few of the ways our campus also serves as learning lab. St. Andrew's-sewanee School Photo - One of the South''''s Most Beautiful High Schools, as chosen by Southern Living magazine, the school''''s 550-acre campus, including forests, bluffs and two lakes, offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A school farm, on-going wetlands study, and LEED Gold science building are just a few of the ways our campus also serves as learning lab.](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/26000/26285/St._Andrews-sewanee_School-71zvig9762o0wg80o084c0kok-160x160c.jpg)
(Episcopal)
290 Quintard Rd
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 463-2163
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 463-2163
Grades: 6-12
| 236 students
St. Ann School![St. Ann School Photo - Science Experiments St. Ann School Photo - Science Experiments]()
![St. Ann School Photo - Science Experiments St. Ann School Photo - Science Experiments](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/26000/26287/St-Ann-School-dyl2hljiuvwww80w848k0ock0-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
5105 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 269-0568
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 269-0568
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
60 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1472
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1472
Grades: NS-12
| 822 students
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Grades: PK-12
| 1,040 students
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
Grades: 6-12
| 426 students
9800 Webb School Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
Grades: PK-12
| 1,036 students
914 Davidson Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 352-4317
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 352-4317
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Avondale Sda Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1201 N Orchard Knob Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 698-5028
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 698-5028
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
Christian Heritage Academy
(Christian)
900 Trotwood Avenue
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-9718
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-9718
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
1310 ORDWAY PLACE
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 928-8611
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 928-8611
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
Immaculate Comception Cathedral School![Immaculate Comception Cathedral School Photo - ICCS's Early Childhood program is fun -- but it's not playschool! Beginning with our 3-year-old class, students are taught critical skills to build upon at the next grade level including reading, intensive Spanish, music, and mindfulness classes. Immaculate Comception Cathedral School Photo - ICCS's Early Childhood program is fun -- but it's not playschool! Beginning with our 3-year-old class, students are taught critical skills to build upon at the next grade level including reading, intensive Spanish, music, and mindfulness classes.]()
![Immaculate Comception Cathedral School Photo - ICCS's Early Childhood program is fun -- but it's not playschool! Beginning with our 3-year-old class, students are taught critical skills to build upon at the next grade level including reading, intensive Spanish, music, and mindfulness classes. Immaculate Comception Cathedral School Photo - ICCS's Early Childhood program is fun -- but it's not playschool! Beginning with our 3-year-old class, students are taught critical skills to build upon at the next grade level including reading, intensive Spanish, music, and mindfulness classes.](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/26000/26125/Immaculate-Comception-Cathedral-School-bqgbo2ii33cow4s04os0g8gw4-160x160c.jpg)
(Catholic)
1669 Central Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 725-2710
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 725-2710
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
3201 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 354-0270
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 354-0270
Grades: NS-8
| 164 students
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