The Ensworth School Photo - In the Lower School, classroom teachers and enrichment teachers work together to engage students in active learning where questions and curiosity are encouraged. Students are introduced to fundamental content and Core Skills that they will continue to develop throughout their Ensworth experience, laying a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Best Tennessee Private High Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 7,562 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee include Baylor School, Girls Preparatory School, and Hutchison School.
The average tuition cost is $23,884, which is higher than the Tennessee private high school average tuition cost of $14,756.
61% of private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Ensworth School
The Ensworth School Photo - In the Lower School, classroom teachers and enrichment teachers work together to engage students in active learning where questions and curiosity are encouraged. Students are introduced to fundamental content and Core Skills that they will continue to develop throughout their Ensworth experience, laying a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning.
(2)
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 22 Tuition listed
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Gr: NS-12 | 1,071 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Baylor School
Baylor School Photo - Baylor's 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains.
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Gr: 6-12 | 1,113 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 59 Tuition listed
Collegedale Academy
(Church of God)
4855 College Drive East
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dayspring Academy
Dayspring Academy Photo
(Christian)
(12)
2838 Heights Circle Dr.
Greenbrier, TN 37073
(615) 672-9650
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Gr: 6-12 | 511 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hutchison School
Hutchison School Photo - At Hutchison, girls discover the joy of learning.
All-girls
(8)
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Gr: NS-12 | 819 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Madison Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
100 Academy Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-4055
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students
McCallie School
McCallie School Photo - McCallie offers hundreds of weekend activities all year long, from intramural sports on campus to out-of-town trips to concerts, sporting events, and outdoor activities. No matter what you're interested in, McCallie has an activity to match it.
All-boys (Christian)
(4)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Gr: 6-12 | 994 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 94 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rossville Christian Academy
Rossville Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(9)
280 High St
Rossville, TN 38066
(901) 853-0200
Gr: NS-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
631 2nd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 601-0893
Gr: 5-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Apostolic Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(4)
1331 William Blount Dr
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 984-0046
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Tuition listed
Briarcrest Christian High School
Briarcrest Christian High School Photo - Beginning at the preschool level, our commitment is to educate the total student, providing a nurturing, balanced, well-rounded educational experience and to help young men and women achieve their full potential in all facets of life. Briarcrest Christian School is a non-denominational, co-educational environment in which the Christian world view and biblical values are taught and practiced in everyday.
(Christian)
76 S. Houston Levee Road
Eads, TN 38028
(901) 765-4600
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covenant Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Po Box 89
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7000
Gr: PK-11 | 17 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Missionary Academy
Faith Missionary Academy Photo
(Church of God)
(1)
495 Red Barn Rd
Gruetli Laager, TN 37339
(931) 779-3338
Gr: K-12 | 285 students
Good News Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
675 Reed Rd
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2980
Gr: 1-11 | 12 students
Pathways Turning Point
Alternative School
200 Hospital Dr
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-7769
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Shenandoah Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
138 Osment Rd Se
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 339-0992
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students

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