For the 2025 school year, there are 18 other private elementary schools serving 3,006 students in Tennessee. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Tennessee.
The top ranked other private elementary schools in Tennessee include Memphis University School, Agathos Classical School, and Cumberland Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top Ranked Other Private Elementary Schools in Tennessee (2025)
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: 6-12
| 665 students
1201 Mapleash Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
Grades: PK-12
| 362 students
Cumberland Christian Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 18352
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
Grades: K-12
| 492 students
The Farm School![The Farm School Photo]( "The Farm School Photo")
Alternative School
151 Schoolhouse Road
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-2325
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-2325
Grades: K-11
| 36 students
203 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 225-8672
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 225-8672
Grades: K-12
| 18 students
118 England Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(865) 297-6940
Tazewell, TN 37879
(865) 297-6940
Grades: K-12
| 160 students
Augustine School
(1)
1171 Old Humboldt Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-6822
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-6822
Grades: PK-12
| 201 students
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Grades: PK-12
| 145 students
366 Cove Creek Road
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 692-3635
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 692-3635
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
535 Denmark Jackson Road
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
George Thomas Junior Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
3641 Youth Town Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 467-0231
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 467-0231
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
59 Luray Rd
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 736-3850
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 736-3850
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
1026 Stearman Dr
White House, TN 37188
(615) 719-1146
White House, TN 37188
(615) 719-1146
Grades: PK-2
| 134 students
Lords Tabernacle Christian Academy
Alternative School
2822 Midland Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 454-7060
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 454-7060
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
271 Arthur Road
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
(423) 869-8008
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
(423) 869-8008
Grades: 1-11
| 7 students
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