Tennessee Nonsectarian Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 153 nonsectarian private schools in Tennessee. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Tennessee.
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Tennessee include Harpeth Hall School, University School Of Nashville, and Girls Preparatory School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 153

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 153

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Schools in Tennessee (2026-27)

Currey Ingram Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
(1)
The Ensworth School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 22
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
(3)
Girls Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 489 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 57
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Fusion Academy Franklin Photo
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
2550 Meridian Blvd., Suite 100
Franklin, TN 37067
(877) 673-8893
Ashley Academy Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
2615 S. Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 929-7888
(16)
Battle Ground Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 908 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 19
336 Ernest Rice Lane
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
(2)
Baylor School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 1,113 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 59
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Benton Hall Academy Photo
Gr: 3-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
5555 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 791-6467
(3)
The Bright School Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
1950 McDade Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8546
(2)
Clarksville Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15
710 N 2nd Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
Clayton-Bradley Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 515 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
425 Alcoa Trail
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 494-1222
(9)
Map of The Ensworth School-hs Campus
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
7401 Hwy 100
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 301-5400
Fayette Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
15090 US-64
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3241
(8)
Franklin Road Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 24
4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
(6)
Harding Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
170 Windsor Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 356-5510
(11)
Harpeth Hall School Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 729 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17
All-girls
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Hutchison School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 819 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
(9)
Lausanne Collegiate School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 912 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 65
1381 W Massey Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 474-1000
(10)
Montessori East Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
801 Porter Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4588
Montgomery Bell Academy Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 849 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 19
All-boys
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
(1)
Map of New Pathways Academy
Gr: 10 | 56 students
1531 Dick Lonas Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 602-2021
Map of Orange Grove Center
Gr: Inquire with school | 46 students
Special Education School
615 Derby St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 629-1451
Sailaway Learning & Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 620 students
Alternative School
127 Boyd Drive
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
(865) 376-7005
Map of Siskin School
Gr: PK-3 | 93 students
Special Education School
1101 Carter Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 648-1761
Templeton Academy - Nashville Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
631 2nd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 601-0893
(1)
Map of Univ Of Memphis Lipman Early Childhood School
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
3771 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2120
University School Of Jackson Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,071 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 18
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
(5)
University School Of Nashville Photo
Gr: K-12 | 1,075 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 21
2000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
(4)
The Webb School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 426 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 29
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
(13)
Map of Webb School Of Knoxville
Gr: PK-12 | 1,080 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 21
9800 Webb School Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
(1)
Abintra Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
914 Davidson Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 352-4317
(2)
Map of Academy For Academic Excellence
Gr: 6-11 | 19 students
2134 Old Ashland City Road
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 647-9831
Map of Amare Montessori
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Montessori School
294 Warfield Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 368-3818
Map of Arch Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students
All-boys | Alternative School
1062 Hwy 70
Pegram, TN 37143
(615) 353-4335
Map of Archon Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 48 students
All-boys | Alternative School
3030 Brunswick Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 531-1950
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked nonsectarian private schools in Tennessee include Harpeth Hall School, University School Of Nashville, and Girls Preparatory School.
How many nonsectarian private schools are located in Tennessee?
153 nonsectarian private schools are located in Tennessee.

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