For the 2025 school year, there are 82 nonsectarian private high schools in Tennessee. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Tennessee.
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Tennessee include Montgomery Bell Academy, University School Of Nashville, and Baylor School.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in Tennessee (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
529 Academy Way
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 813-4225
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 813-4225
Grades: PK-12
| 1,091 students
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
Grades: PK-12
| 402 students
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Grades: K-12
| 1,235 students
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Grades: NS-12
| 1,071 students
Fusion Academy Franklin
Alternative School
2550 Meridian Blvd., Suite 100
Franklin, TN 37067
(877) 673-8893
Franklin, TN 37067
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2134 Old Ashland City Road
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 647-9831
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 647-9831
Grades: 6-11
| 19 students
336 Ernest Rice Lane
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
Grades: K-12
| 908 students
5555 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 791-6467
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 791-6467
Grades: 3-12
| 57 students
425 Alcoa Trail
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 494-1222
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 494-1222
Grades: PK-12
| 500 students
7401 Hwy 100
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 301-5400
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 301-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
Grades: PK-12
| 1,040 students
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 511 students
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All-girls
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Grades: 5-12
| 723 students
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Grades: NS-12
| 819 students
1381 W Massey Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 474-1000
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 474-1000
Grades: NS-12
| 876 students
100 Montessori Dr.
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 833-3610
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 833-3610
Grades: NS-12
| 314 students
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Grades: 7-12
| 851 students
Sailaway Learning & Academy![Sailaway Learning & Academy Photo]( "Sailaway Learning & Academy Photo")
Alternative School
127 Boyd Drive
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
(865) 376-7005
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
(865) 376-7005
Grades: K-12
| 620 students
631 2nd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 601-0893
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 601-0893
Grades: 5-12
| 124 students
2000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
Grades: K-12
| 1,075 students
Wayne Academy
All-boys
942 Andrew Jackson Dr
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3272
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3272
Grades: 8-12
| 10 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) 291-3832
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
Grades: PK-12
| 1,080 students
Arch Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
1062 Hwy 70
Pegram, TN 37143
(615) 353-4335
Pegram, TN 37143
(615) 353-4335
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Archon Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
3030 Brunswick Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 531-1950
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 531-1950
Grades: 8-12
| 48 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
Bledsoe Youth Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
661 S Water Ave
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-2937
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-2937
Grades: 6-12
| 26 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
Chance Transitional School
All-girls
1744 Deberry Rd
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
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