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Tennessee Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 28 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 10,726 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee include The Ensworth School, Baylor School, and Hutchison School.
The average tuition cost is $19,001, which is higher than the Tennessee private elementary school average tuition cost of $12,771.
68% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 28

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee (2026-27)

The Ensworth School Photo
The Ensworth School
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 22
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
(3)
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St. Paul Christian Academy Photo
St. Paul Christian Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 11
Christian
5033 Hillsboro Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 269-4751
(1)
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Ashley Academy Photo
Ashley Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
2615 S. Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 929-7888
(16)
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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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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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Christ Methodist Day School Photo
Christ Methodist Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 537 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 15
Methodist
411 S Grove Park Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-6873
(3)
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Christ The King School Photo
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
3105 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 292-9465
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Dayspring Academy Photo
Dayspring Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
2838 Heights Circle Dr.
Greenbrier, TN 37073
(615) 672-9650
(12)
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Hutchison School Photo
Hutchison School
Gr: NS-12 | 819 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
(9)
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McCallie School Photo
McCallie School
Gr: 6-12 | 994 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 94
All-boys (Christian)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
(4)
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The Oak Hill School Photo
The Oak Hill School
Gr: PK-6 | 559 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Presbyterian
4815 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 297-6544
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Rossville Christian Academy Photo
Rossville Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
280 High St
Rossville, TN 38066
(901) 853-0200
(10)
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St. Ann School Photo
St. Ann School
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
5105 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 269-0565
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St. Bernard Academy Photo
St. Bernard Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
2304 Bernard Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 385-0440
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St. Edward School Photo
St. Edward School
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
190 Thompson Lane
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 833-5770
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Templeton Academy - Nashville Photo
Templeton Academy - Nashville
Gr: 5-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
631 2nd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 601-0893
(1)
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University School Of Jackson Photo
University School Of Jackson
Gr: NS-12 | 1,071 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 18
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
(5)
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Woodland Presbyterian School Photo
Woodland Presbyterian School
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 16
Presbyterian
5217 Park Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 685-0976
(7)
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Map of Apostolic Christian Academy
Apostolic Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 193 students
Pentecostal
1331 William Blount Dr
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 984-0046
(4)
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Bodine School Photo
Bodine School
Gr: 1-6 | 85 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
2432 Yester Oaks Drive
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 754-1800
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Briarcrest Christian High School Photo
Briarcrest Christian High School
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
76 S. Houston Levee Road
Eads, TN 38028
(901) 765-4600
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Map of Covenant Baptist Academy
Covenant Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
Po Box 89
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7000
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Faith Missionary Academy Photo
Faith Missionary Academy
Gr: K-12 | 285 students
Church of God
495 Red Barn Rd
Gruetli Laager, TN 37339
(931) 779-3338
(1)
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Map of Good News Christian School
Good News Christian School
Gr: 1-11 | 12 students
Christian
675 Reed Rd
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2980
(1)
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Lamplighter Montessori School Photo
Lamplighter Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
8563 Fay Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 751-2000
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St. Nicholas School Photo
St. Nicholas School
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Episcopal
7525 Min Tom Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 899-1999
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Map of Shenandoah Baptist Academy
Shenandoah Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Baptist
138 Osment Rd Se
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 339-0992
(2)
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Sumner Academy Photo
Sumner Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
464 Nichols Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1914
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee include The Ensworth School, Baylor School, and Hutchison School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Tennessee?
28 private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Tennessee.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in Tennessee?
The average tuition cost is $19,001, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,771.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee?
Tennessee private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
68% of private elementary schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
28
Private Schools
10,726
Students
$19,001
Avg. Tuition
18%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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