Top 20 Best Tennessee Nonsectarian Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 109 nonsectarian private schools in Tennessee. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Tennessee.
The best top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Tennessee include Memphis University School, Clayton-Bradley Academy and The Bright School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Tennessee (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Memphis University School![Memphis University School Photo - Founded in 1893, Memphis University School provides an exceptional education for boys in grades 7-12. Memphis University School Photo - Founded in 1893, Memphis University School provides an exceptional education for boys in grades 7-12.]()

All-boys
6191 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
Grades: 7-12
| 665 students
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
Grades: NS-12
| 318 students
Fusion Academy Franklin
Alternative School
2550 Meridian Blvd., Suite 100
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 801-8601
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 801-8601
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
336 Ernest Rice Lane
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
Grades: K-12
| 908 students
425 Alcoa Trail
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 494-1222
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 494-1222
Grades: PK-12
| 477 students
Girls Preparatory School![Girls Preparatory School Photo - Girls Preparatory School 2017-18 | Grades 6-12 Girls Preparatory School Photo - Girls Preparatory School 2017-18 | Grades 6-12]()

All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 510 students
5545 N Terrace
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 894-0597
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 894-0597
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Harpeth Hall School![Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit and an empathetic friend. Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit and an empathetic friend.]()

All-girls
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Grades: 5-12
| 730 students
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Grades: NS-12
| 819 students
412 West 9th Street
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3810
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3810
Grades: Inquire with school
| 76 students
1381 W Massey Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 474-1000
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 474-1000
Grades: NS-12
| 876 students
Montessori East![Montessori East Photo - Language - Reading Analysis Montessori East Photo - Language - Reading Analysis]()

Montessori School
801 Porter Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4588
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4588
Grades: NS-6
| 74 students
Montessori School
Montessori School
300 Montessori Way
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 622-6366
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 622-6366
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Grades: 7-12
| 834 students
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Grades: NS-12
| 1,063 students
2000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
Grades: K-12
| 1,081 students
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
Grades: 6-12
| 426 students
9800 Webb School Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3838
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3838
Grades: PK-12
| 1,035 students
914 Davidson Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 352-4317
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 352-4317
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
2134 Old Ashland City Road
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 647-9831
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 647-9831
Grades: 3-12
| 32 students
Amare Montessori
Montessori School
294 Warfield Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 368-3818
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 368-3818
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
Bilandy Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
222 Church St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-3900
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-3900
Grades: 2-12
| 62 students
Bodine School![Bodine School Photo - The cornerstone of Bodine's language arts instruction is the daily Orton-Gillingham (OG) lesson. The OG approach grew out of the pioneering work of Dr. Samuel T. Orton and Anna Gillingham during the first half of the 20th century and emphasizes instruction that is multisensory, direct, and structured. OG remediation is delivered in class sizes of 10 students or fewer. Bodine School Photo - The cornerstone of Bodine's language arts instruction is the daily Orton-Gillingham (OG) lesson. The OG approach grew out of the pioneering work of Dr. Samuel T. Orton and Anna Gillingham during the first half of the 20th century and emphasizes instruction that is multisensory, direct, and structured. OG remediation is delivered in class sizes of 10 students or fewer.]()

Special Education School
2432 Yester Oaks Drive
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 754-1800
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 754-1800
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Bowie Reading And Learning Center
Alternative School
2550 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 474-1081
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 474-1081
Grades: K-12
| 94 students
Ccs Adolscent Treatment Center
All-boys | Special Education School
6145 Temple Star Rd
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 349-4070
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 349-4070
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Cedar Grove School
All-boys
1640 Lascassas Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-9590
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-9590
Grades: 4-11
| 41 students
Children's House Of Nashville
Montessori School
3404 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-5647
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-5647
Grades: PK-K
| 72 students
Concord Academy
Special Education School
4942 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-3115
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-3115
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
207 Gothic CT
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 465-2081
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 465-2081
Grades: PK-K
| 82 students
Cordova KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
8150 Country Village Dr
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 755-3210
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 755-3210
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
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