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Best Tennessee Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 30 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 14,933 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.

The private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee include Lipscomb Academy, St. Mary's Episcopal School, and Hutchison School.

The average tuition cost is $21,392, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average tuition cost of $12,044.

63% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Currey Ingram Academy Photo - This is the east side of Jennifer & Billy Frist Hall as seen from the fields behind the Lower School.

St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School Photo - Teachers foster meaningful connections and offer support so every student feels a sense of belonging.

Lipscomb Academy Photo - At Lipscomb Academy, the Endeavor Program empowers students to reach new heights through innovative, hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. With a flexible schedule, students can tailor their learning to fit their individual needs and interests, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally.

Tate's School Photo - Tate's Lady Tigers celebrated their Division 2 Runner-Up title this season

Linden Waldorf School Photo - Abundant outdoor time and screen-free, experiential learning are hallmarks of a Waldorf education. Take a tour of our verdant, twelve acre campus and see why Linden Waldorf School addresses the head, hands, and heart of children from Early Childhood through 8th grade. Email us at outreach@lindenwaldorf.org.

St. Ann School Photo - Science Experiments

Concord Christian School Photo - These Seniors are happy to be back on their last first day of school.

Hutchison School Photo - At Hutchison, girls discover the joy of learning.

Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School Photo - Historic Miss Lee's Preschool at GSL offers a play-based curriculum serving ages 2 to 4 in multiple Little Lukers, Pre-Kindergarten, and Junior Kindergarten classrooms. Miss Lee's celebrates 100 years in Memphis in 2024!

Sumner Academy Photo - Pre-kindergartners enjoy art class in our outdoor classroom, a great place for art and other activities for students of all ages.

St. George's Independent School Photo - St. George's believes in nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. Our curriculum is designed to help students develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and behaviors necessary to initiate and maintain lifelong participation in wellness activities.

St. Mary's Episcopal School Photo - Each girl's program of study is as unique as she is. Every year, we meet one-on-one with each girl and her family to discuss course options that best fit her interests, goals, and extracurricular life.

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