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Best Tennessee Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 1,139 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Tennessee include St. Dominic School and The Collegiate School Of Memphis.
50% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Tennessee (2026)

Map of The Collegiate School Of Memphis
The Collegiate School Of Memphis
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students
Christian
3353 Faxon Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 591-8200
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Map of St. Dominic School
St. Dominic School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
All-boys (Catholic)
30 Avon Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5825
(1)
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Map of Amare Montessori
Amare Montessori
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Montessori School
294 Warfield Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 368-3818
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Map of Gateway Academy At The Learning Lab
Gateway Academy At The Learning Lab
Gr: 3-12 | 33 students
Alternative School
5500 Maryland Way Ste 110
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 321-7272
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Map of Oak Plains Academy
Oak Plains Academy
Gr: K-12 | 152 students
Alternative School
1751 Oak Plains Rd
Ashland City, TN 37015
(931) 362-2018
(2)
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Map of Primrose School Of Spring Hill
Primrose School Of Spring Hill
Gr: PK-K | 160 students
Daycare / Preschool
3090 Campbell Station Pkwy
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 302-8544
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Map of St. Clement Coptic Orthodox Christian Academy
St. Clement Coptic Orthodox Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 121 students
Christian
476 Mcmurray Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-9281
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Spring Hill Early Learning Daycare and Preschool Photo
Spring Hill Early Learning Daycare and Preschool
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
500 Saturn Pkwy #101
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 703-6800
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Tennessee?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Tennessee include St. Dominic School and The Collegiate School Of Memphis.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Tennessee?
8 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Tennessee?
Tennessee private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
50% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
8
Private Schools
1,139
Students
$12,950
Avg. Tuition
43%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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