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Best Tennessee Private Preschools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) serving 598 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Tennessee include First Lutheran School and Belvoir Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Tennessee (2026-27)

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Belvoir Christian Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
800 Belvoir Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 622-3755
(4)
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First Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1207 Broadway St
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 524-0308
(2)
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Christ The King Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5296 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 682-8405
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Our Savior Lutheran Academy
Gr: NS | 94 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5110 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 833-1500
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Tennessee?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Tennessee include First Lutheran School and Belvoir Christian Academy.
How many private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Tennessee?
4 private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are located in Tennessee.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
100% of private preschools belonging to National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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