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

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 6,696 students in Tennessee.
Tuition: The average tuition cost is $24,680, which is higher than the Tennessee private high school average tuition cost of $13,939.
Affiliations: 63% of private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Top schools: The top ranked private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee include Hutchison School, McCallie School, and Baylor School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16

Top Ranked Private High 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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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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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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Map of Madison Academy
Madison Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students
Seventh Day Adventist
100 Academy Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-4055
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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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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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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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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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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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Map of Pathways Turning Point
Pathways Turning Point
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Alternative School
200 Hospital Dr
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-7769
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee include Hutchison School, McCallie School, and Baylor School.
How many private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Tennessee?
16 private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Tennessee.
How much do private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in Tennessee?
The average tuition cost is $24,680, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $13,939.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee?
Tennessee private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 20% minority students, which is same as the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
63% of private high schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
16
Private Schools
6,696
Students
$24,680
Avg. Tuition
20%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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