Lipscomb Academy
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Nashville
Nashville, TN
B+Overall grade1,298 students11 students per teacher
Private schools in Nashville, TN
44 private schools in Nashville, TN, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 10Christian schools 12Jewish day schools 3Montessori schools 6Independent schools 6High schools 12Preschools 5
Franklin Road Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Nashville, TN
BOverall grade1,020 students12 students per teacher
Montgomery Bell Academy
Independent school · Grades 7–12
The only all-boys school in Nashville
Nashville, TN
A+Overall gradeAll boys850 students8 students per teacher
Father Ryan High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest of 32 Catholic schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade833 students10 students per teacher
Donelson Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
85% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Nashville, TN
BOverall grade765 students12 students per teacher
Harpeth Hall School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Nashville, TN
A+Overall gradeAll girls724 students7 students per teacher
Nashville Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 83% since 2011–12
Nashville, TN
B+Overall grade700 students9 students per teacher
The Oak Hill School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Nashville since at least 2011
Nashville, TN
BOverall grade478 students9 students per teacher
St. Bernard Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade338 students9 students per teacher
Holy Rosary Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Nashville since at least 2011
Nashville, TN
BOverall grade296 students13 students per teacher
St. Cecilia Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools nationwide
Nashville, TN
A+Overall gradeAll girls295 students7 students per teacher
Christ the King School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Nashville since at least 2011
Nashville, TN
B-Overall grade233 students15 students per teacher
Overbrook School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade216 students9 students per teacher
St. Edward School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade187 students10 students per teacher
Nashville International Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–11
The largest private school in Nashville
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade179 students8 students per teacher
St. Ann School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
B+Overall grade171 students9 students per teacher
The Covenant School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
B+Overall grade162 students8 students per teacher
Kings Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
AOverall grade159 students7 students per teacher
Kings Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–6
One of 11 Christian schools in Nashville
Nashville, TN
B+Overall grade155 students9 students per teacher
Episcopal School of Nashville
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
AOverall grade134 students7 students per teacher
Linden Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Nashville, TN
A-Overall grade131 students8 students per teacher
Templeton Academy
Independent school · Grades 5–12
One of 8 independent schools in Nashville
Nashville, TN
BOverall grade125 students10 students per teacher
St. Clement Coptic Orthodox Christian Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 33% since 2011–12
Nashville, TN
B+Overall grade116 students9 students per teacher
Holy Trinity Montessori
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Nashville
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade115 students6 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Nashville, TN
How many private schools are in Nashville, TN?
44 private schools in Nashville, TN, with about 10,428 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Nashville, TN?
The most common are Christian schools (12), Catholic schools (10), Montessori schools (6), independent schools (6).
Are there private high schools in Nashville, TN?
Yes: 12 private schools in Nashville, TN teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Nashville, TN offer pre-K?
27 private schools in Nashville, TN offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Nashville, TN have?
The average school has 7.5 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Nashville, TN?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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