Tennessee Private High Schools Belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private high schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) serving 10,783 students in Tennessee.
The average tuition cost is $12,286, which is lower than the Tennessee private high school average tuition cost of $13,939.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Tennessee include Nashville Christian School, Boyd Buchanan School, and Harding Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 15

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Tennessee (2026-27)

Boyd Buchanan School Photo
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
Clarksville Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 8
Church of Christ
505 Highway 76
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 647-8180
Columbia Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,254 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 12
Church of Christ
1101 W 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5363
Map of Donelson Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 654 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Christian
300 Danyacrest Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 577-1203
Ezell-harding Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 361 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Church of Christ
574 Bell Road
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 367-0532
Friendship Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 495 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
5400 Coles Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-1573
Map of Goodpasture Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 974 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 7
Church of Christ
619 W Due West Avenue
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 868-2600
Harding Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 675 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
1100 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 767-4494
Map of Jackson Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
Church of Christ
832 Country Club Lane
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 300-4605
Lipscomb Academy Photo
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
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Middle Tennessee Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 861 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 3
Church of Christ
100 E MTCS Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-0601
Nashville Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,073 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
Church of Christ
7555 Sawyer Brown Road
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 356-5600
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Map of Fc Boyd Senior Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 6
Church of Christ
806 Morrison St
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 473-9631
Map of Knoxville Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Church of Christ
11549 Snyder Rd
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 966-7060
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Riverside Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Church of Christ
116 Riverside Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-4722
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Tennessee?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Tennessee include Nashville Christian School, Boyd Buchanan School, and Harding Academy.
How many private high schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) are located in Tennessee?
15 private high schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) are located in Tennessee.
How much do private high schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) cost in Tennessee?
The average tuition cost is $12,286, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $13,939.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Tennessee?
Tennessee private high schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
100% of private high schools belonging to National Christian School Association (NCSA) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).

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