Best Portland Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 103 students in Portland, TN.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Portland, TN is Highland Continuation School.
100% of private elementary schools in Portland, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Portland Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Highland Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
234 Highland Circle Dr
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-3184
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Tuition listed
Portland Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
613 College St
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 323-1065
Gr: K-6 | 21 students

Overview

This Town (Portland)
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
103 Students
102,212 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
10,150 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,960
$13,478

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
267 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,509 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
3,872 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,571 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
76 Students
64,355 Students
% White Students
72%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
6 Students
23,335 Students
% of Others Students
6%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Portland, TN?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Portland, TN is Highland Continuation School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Portland?
2 private elementary schools are located in Portland.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Portland?
100% of private elementary schools in Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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