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Best Tennessee Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 35 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 21,201 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Tennessee include The Webb School, Baylor School, and University School Of Nashville.
The average tuition cost is $23,809, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $13,436.
63% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Tennessee (2026-27)

Chattanooga Christian School Photo
Chattanooga Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,386 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
(2)
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Evangelical Christian School Photo
Evangelical Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 965 students
Sports: 14
Christian
7600 Macon Road
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 754-7217
(4)
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Girls Preparatory School Photo
Girls Preparatory School
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
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Memphis University School Photo
Memphis University School
Gr: 6-12 | 665 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 22
All-boys
6191 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
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St. George's Independent School Photo
St. George's Independent School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,000 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 13
Episcopal
1880 Wolf River Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2000
(14)
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Baylor School Photo
Baylor School
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
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Boyd Buchanan School Photo
Boyd Buchanan School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 6
Church of Christ
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
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Map of Brainerd Baptist School
Brainerd Baptist School
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Christian
4107 Mayfair Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-3873
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Brentwood Academy Photo
Brentwood Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 791 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 38
Christian
219 Granny White Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 724-0055
(3)
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The Bright School Photo
The Bright School
Gr: NS-5 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
1950 McDade Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8546
(2)
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Map of Christ Presbyterian Academy
Christ Presbyterian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,141 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
Presbyterian
2323A Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 373-9550
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Christian Brothers High School Photo
Christian Brothers High School
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 38
All-boys (Catholic)
5900 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 261-4900
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Clarksville Academy Photo
Clarksville Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 544 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 15
710 N 2nd Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
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Clayton-Bradley Academy Photo
Clayton-Bradley Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 515 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
425 Alcoa Trail
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 494-1222
(9)
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The Covenant School Photo
The Covenant School
Gr: NS-6 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Presbyterian
33 Burton Hills Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 467-2313
(14)
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Ecs Lower School Prekindergarten And Jk Program Photo
Ecs Lower School Prekindergarten And Jk Program
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1920 Forest Hill Irene
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 754-7217
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Episcopal School Of Knoxville Photo
Episcopal School Of Knoxville
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 17
Episcopal
950 Episcopal School Way
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 777-9032
(4)
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Father Ryan High School Photo
Father Ryan High School
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
700 Norwood Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 383-4200
(1)
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Franklin Road Academy Photo
Franklin Road Academy
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 24
4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
(6)
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Map of Goodpasture Christian School
Goodpasture Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 974 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 7
Church of Christ
619 W Due West Avenue
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 868-2600
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Tennessee?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Tennessee include The Webb School, Baylor School, and University School Of Nashville.
How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Tennessee?
35 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Tennessee.
How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) cost in Tennessee?
The average tuition cost is $23,809, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $13,436.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Tennessee?
Tennessee private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
63% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
35
Private Schools
21,201
Students
$23,809
Avg. Tuition
18%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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