For the 2025 school year, there are 29 special education private schools serving 1,597 students in Tennessee.
The top ranked special education private schools in Tennessee include Currey Ingram Academy, Benton Hall Academy, and Orange Grove Center.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top Ranked Tennessee Special Education Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5555 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 791-6467
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 791-6467
Gr: 3-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orange Grove Center
Special Education School
615 Derby St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 629-1451
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 629-1451
Gr: Inquire with school | 46 students
Siskin School
Special Education School
1101 Carter Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 648-1761
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 648-1761
Gr: PK-3 | 93 students
Bilandy Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
222 Church St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-3900
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-3900
Gr: 2-12 | 62 students
Bodine School![Bodine School Photo - The cornerstone of Bodine's language arts instruction is the daily Orton-Gillingham (OG) lesson. The OG approach grew out of the pioneering work of Dr. Samuel T. Orton and Anna Gillingham during the first half of the 20th century and emphasizes instruction that is multisensory, direct, and structured. OG remediation is delivered in class sizes of 10 students or fewer.]( "Bodine School Photo - The cornerstone of Bodine's language arts instruction is the daily Orton-Gillingham (OG) lesson. The OG approach grew out of the pioneering work of Dr. Samuel T. Orton and Anna Gillingham during the first half of the 20th century and emphasizes instruction that is multisensory, direct, and structured. OG remediation is delivered in class sizes of 10 students or fewer.")
Special Education School
2432 Yester Oaks Drive
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 754-1800
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 754-1800
Gr: 1-6 | 85 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
Ccs Adolscent Treatment Center
All-boys | Special Education School
6145 Temple Star Rd
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 349-4070
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 349-4070
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Concord Academy![Concord Academy Photo]( "Concord Academy Photo")
Special Education School
4942 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-3115
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-3115
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
Special Education School (Christian)
9114 Davies Plantation Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 382-2099
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 382-2099
Gr: K-12 | 14 students
Family Chapel Academy
Special Education School
1038 Charlotte Ct
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(818) 893-4750
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(818) 893-4750
Gr: 8-12 | 39 students
Genesis Academy
Special Education School
430 Allied Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 832-4222
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 832-4222
Gr: 1-12 | 77 students
Jeremiah School
Special Education School (Christian)
Po Box 6024
Johnson City, TN 37602
(423) 915-9257
Johnson City, TN 37602
(423) 915-9257
Gr: 11 | 15 students
412 West 9th Street
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3810
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3810
Gr: Inquire with school | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
The Kings Daughters School-cfa Campus
Special Education School
900 Trotwood Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 380-0292
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 380-0292
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students
183 Fiddlers Lane
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2296
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2296
Gr: 2-12 | 55 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
383 Parker St.
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-4722
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-4722
Gr: K-12 | 17 students
Ludic Spectrum Center
Special Education School
221 15th St Nw
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 961-3785
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 961-3785
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students
Madonna Learning Center
Special Education School
7007 Poplar Ave
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 752-5767
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 752-5767
Gr: Inquire with school | 55 students Tuition listed
Mama Lere Hearing School At Vanderbilt
Special Education School
1215 21st Ave S Rm 6209 South Tower
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 936-5262
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 936-5262
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Marty's Center
Special Education School
4519 Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 805-3025
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 805-3025
Gr: PK | 18 students
Memphis Oral School For The Deaf![Memphis Oral School For The Deaf Photo - The Front Door of Memphis Oral School for the Deaf is always noticed from the road by the two painted horses stationed on our front lawn. These horses were donated by patrons of the Germantown Horse Show.]( "Memphis Oral School For The Deaf Photo - The Front Door of Memphis Oral School for the Deaf is always noticed from the road by the two painted horses stationed on our front lawn. These horses were donated by patrons of the Germantown Horse Show.")
Special Education School
7901 Poplar Avenue
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 758-2228
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 758-2228
Gr: Inquire with school | 32 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Michael Dunn Center
Special Education School
629 Gallaher Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-3416
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-3416
Gr: 4-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Norris Academy - Sequel
Special Education School
17 Ridgeway Rd
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-5554
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-5554
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
The Phoenix School For Creative Learning
Special Education School
2404 Arthur Road
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 757-4360
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 757-4360
Gr: 2-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rutherford Academy
Special Education School
2320 Southgate Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 895-1961
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 895-1961
Gr: 2-12 | 38 students
Shady Oaks School
Special Education School (Christian)
2000 N Germantown Pkwy
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 737-3355
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 737-3355
Gr: Inquire with school | 22 students Tuition listed
Sheltering Tree Ranch
Special Education School (Baptist)
3100 Hwy 226
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2922
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2922
Gr: PK-10 | 38 students
Signal Center - Chattanooga
Special Education School
109 N Germantown Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 698-8528
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 698-8528
Gr: PK | 90 students
5600 Brainerd Road Suite A-24
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 877-9711
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 877-9711
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked special education private schools in Tennessee include Currey Ingram Academy, Benton Hall Academy, and Orange Grove Center.
How many special education private schools are located in Tennessee?
29 special education private schools are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are special education private schools in Tennessee?
Tennessee special education private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
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