For the 2026 school year, there are 17 other private elementary schools serving 2,644 students in Tennessee. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Tennessee.
The top-ranked other private elementary schools in Tennessee include The Farm School, Memphis University School, and New System School Inc..
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top-Ranked Other Private Elementary Schools in Tennessee (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 665 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cumberland Christian Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 18352
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
Gr: 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
Gr: K-11 | 36 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
118 England Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(865) 297-6940
Tazewell, TN 37879
(865) 297-6940
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Augustine School
(1)
1171 Old Humboldt Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-6822
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-6822
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
366 Cove Creek Road
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 692-3635
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 692-3635
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
535 Denmark Jackson Road
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
George Thomas Junior Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
3641 Youth Town Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 467-0231
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 467-0231
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 15 students
59 Luray Rd
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 736-3850
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 736-3850
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students
Lords Tabernacle Christian Academy
Alternative School
2822 Midland Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 454-7060
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 454-7060
Gr: K-5 | 19 students
271 Arthur Road
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
(423) 869-8008
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
(423) 869-8008
Gr: 1-11 | 7 students
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