Linden Waldorf School Photo - Abundant outdoor time and screen-free, experiential learning are hallmarks of a Waldorf education. Take a tour of our verdant, twelve acre campus and see why Linden Waldorf School addresses the head, hands, and heart of children from Early Childhood through 8th grade. Email us at outreach@lindenwaldorf.org.

Best Tennessee Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 516 students in Tennessee.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschool in Tennessee is Agathos Classical School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
80% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Tennessee Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Agathos Classical School
Agathos Classical School Photo - "PRO-ton, NEU-tron, e-LEC-tron, YEAH!" Students chant about the parts of an atom before other classes during an assembly.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1201 Mapleash Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Breath Of Life Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
3795 Frayser Raleigh Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 383-5546
Gr: PK-3 | 87 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Bright Beginnings Christian Preschool
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
1827 Mill St
Pulaski, TN 38478
(193) 136-3414
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
Lighthouse Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5576 Highway 52 W
Lafayette, TN 37083
(800) 551-3715
Gr: PK-K | 5 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Linden Waldorf School
Linden Waldorf School Photo - Abundant outdoor time and screen-free, experiential learning are hallmarks of a Waldorf education. Take a tour of our verdant, twelve acre campus and see why Linden Waldorf School addresses the head, hands, and heart of children from Early Childhood through 8th grade. Email us at outreach@lindenwaldorf.org.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3201 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 354-0270
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Tennessee?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Tennessee is Agathos Classical School.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Tennessee?
5 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Tennessee?
Tennessee private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 100% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
80% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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