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Tennessee Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 32 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 15,265 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee include Lipscomb Academy, Boyd Buchanan School, and Concord Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $20,603, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average tuition cost of $11,165.
66% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee (2026-27)

Concord Christian School Photo
Concord Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,510 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 23
Christian
11704 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
(7)
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Currey Ingram Academy Photo
Currey Ingram Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
(1)
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St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School Photo
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School
Gr: PK-12 | 775 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 66
Catholic
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
(7)
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St. George's Independent School Photo
St. George's Independent School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,000 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 13
Episcopal
1880 Wolf River Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2000
(14)
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St. Paul Christian Academy Photo
St. Paul Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 11
Christian
5033 Hillsboro Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 269-4751
(1)
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Tate's School Photo
Tate's School
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
9215 Bob Gray Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 693-3021
(15)
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Boyd Buchanan School Photo
Boyd Buchanan School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 6
Church of Christ
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
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The Bright School Photo
The Bright School
Gr: NS-5 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
1950 McDade Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8546
(2)
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Episcopal School Of Knoxville Photo
Episcopal School Of Knoxville
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Episcopal
950 Episcopal School Way
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 777-9032
(4)
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Franklin Road Academy Photo
Franklin Road Academy
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 24
4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
(6)
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Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School Photo
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School
Gr: NS-8 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
(11)
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Harding Academy Photo
Harding Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
170 Windsor Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 356-5510
(11)
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Hutchison School Photo
Hutchison School
Gr: NS-12 | 819 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
(9)
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Lipscomb Academy Photo
Lipscomb Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 1,420 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 31
Church of Christ
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
(3)
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The Oak Hill School Photo
The Oak Hill School
Gr: PK-6 | 559 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Presbyterian
4815 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 297-6544
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Overbrook Catholic School Photo
Overbrook Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 292-5134
(3)
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Presbyterian Day School Photo
Presbyterian Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-boys (Christian)
4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
(3)
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St. Ann School Photo
St. Ann School
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
5105 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 269-0565
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St. Mary's Episcopal School Photo
St. Mary's Episcopal School
Gr: NS-12 | 791 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 55
All-girls (Episcopal)
60 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1472
(2)
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Map of St. Mary's Episcopal School - Early Childhood
St. Mary's Episcopal School - Early Childhood
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
71 N Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1456
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University School Of Jackson Photo
University School Of Jackson
Gr: NS-12 | 1,071 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 18
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
(5)
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Map of Webb School Of Knoxville
Webb School Of Knoxville
Gr: PK-12 | 1,080 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 21
9800 Webb School Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
(1)
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Abintra Montessori School Photo
Abintra Montessori School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
914 Davidson Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 352-4317
(2)
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Map of Christian Heritage Academy
Christian Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Christian
900 Trotwood Avenue
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-9718
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Episcopal School Of Nashville Photo
Episcopal School Of Nashville
Gr: PK-6 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
1310 ORDWAY PLACE
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 928-8611
(1)
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Linden Waldorf School Photo
Linden Waldorf School
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6
Specialized Curriculum
3201 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 354-0270
(1)
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Map of Montessori Centre
Montessori Centre
Gr: PK-K | 136 students
Montessori School
4608 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 424-1556
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St. Nicholas School Photo
St. Nicholas School
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
7525 Min Tom Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 899-1999
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St. Peter's Episcopal School Photo
St. Peter's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
848 Ashland Ter
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 870-1794
(4)
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Map of Seymour Community Christian School
Seymour Community Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Christian
994 S Old Sevierville Pike
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5500
(6)
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Sumner Academy Photo
Sumner Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
464 Nichols Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1914
(4)
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Map of Tri-cities Christian Schools
Tri-cities Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Christian
1500 Highway 75
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 323-7128
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee include Lipscomb Academy, Boyd Buchanan School, and Concord Christian School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Tennessee?
32 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Tennessee.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Tennessee?
The average tuition cost is $20,603, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $11,165.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee?
Tennessee private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
66% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
32
Private Schools
15,265
Students
$20,603
Avg. Tuition
14%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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