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.

Best Tennessee Special Education Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 special education private elementary schools serving 1,193 students in Tennessee.
The top ranked special education private elementary schools in Tennessee include Currey Ingram Academy, Benton Hall Academy, and Siskin School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
11% of special education private elementary schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Tennessee Special Education Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Currey Ingram Academy
Currey Ingram Academy Photo - This is the east side of Jennifer & Billy Frist Hall as seen from the fields behind the Lower School.
Special Education School
(1)
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Benton Hall Academy
Benton Hall Academy Photo
Special Education School
(3)
5555 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 791-6467
Gr: 3-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Siskin School
Special Education School
1101 Carter Street
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
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.
Special Education School
2432 Yester Oaks Drive
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 754-1800
Gr: 1-6 | 85 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
Concord Academy
Concord Academy Photo
Special Education School
4942 Walnut Grove Rd
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
Gr: K-12 | 14 students
Family Chapel Academy
Special Education School
1038 Charlotte Ct
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
Gr: 1-12 | 77 students
The Kings Daughters School-cfa Campus
Special Education School
900 Trotwood Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 380-0292
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students
Kingston Academy
Special Education School
(1)
183 Fiddlers Lane
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2296
Gr: 2-12 | 55 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
Ludic
Special Education School
(1)
383 Parker St.
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-4722
Gr: K-12 | 17 students
Michael Dunn Center
Special Education School
629 Gallaher Rd
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
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
The Phoenix School For Creative Learning
Special Education School
2404 Arthur Road
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
Gr: 2-12 | 38 students
Sheltering Tree Ranch
Special Education School (Baptist)
3100 Hwy 226
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2922
Gr: PK-10 | 38 students
Skyuka Hall
Skyuka Hall Photo
Special Education School
(5)
5600 Brainerd Road Suite A-24
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 elementary schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked special education private elementary schools in Tennessee include Currey Ingram Academy, Benton Hall Academy, and Siskin School.
How many special education private elementary schools are located in Tennessee?
18 special education private elementary schools are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are special education private elementary schools in Tennessee?
Tennessee special education private elementary schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of special education private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
11% of special education private elementary schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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