Akiva School
Jewish day school · Grades K–6
The smallest classes of any Jewish school in Nashville
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade114 students4 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
F H Jenkins Preparatory School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–9
Growing: enrollment up 43% since 2011–12
Nashville, TN
BOverall grade96 students10 students per teacher
Hermitage Hall
Independent school · Grades 1–12
Serving families in Nashville since at least 2011
Nashville, TN
B+Overall grade85 students11 students per teacher
Abintra Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Montessori school in Nashville
Nashville, TN
AOverall grade83 students5 students per teacher
Genesis Academy
Alternative school · Grades K–12
Serving families in Nashville since at least 2011
Nashville, TN
A-Overall grade74 students8 students per teacher
St. Pius X Classical Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade70 students6 students per teacher
Jewish Middle School (Part of the Jewish Upper SCH
Jewish day school · Grades 5–8
Smaller classes than 65% of Jewish day schools nationwide
Nashville, TN
A-Overall grade31 students6 students per teacher
Casa Dei Montessori
Montessori school · Grades K–5
Smaller classes than 78% of Montessori schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
AOverall grade28 students5 students per teacher
Gateway Academy at the Learning Lab
Independent school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
AOverall grade25 students2 students per teacher
A New Leaf School Nashville
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
A-Overall grade24 students7 students per teacher
Primrose School of Nashville - Midtown
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 95% of preschools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
AOverall grade20 students1 students per teacher
Clara Mohammed School
Islamic school · Grades K–8
One of 4 private schools in Nashville
Nashville, TN
18 students9 students per teacher
The Jewish Middle School of Nashville
Jewish day school · Grades K–6
One of 3 Jewish day schools in Nashville
Nashville, TN
B+Overall grade18 students18 students per teacher
Grow Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 98% of preschools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
AOverall grade14 students0 students per teacher
Imani Montessori
Religious school · Grades 4–10
The smallest classes of any private school in Nashville
Nashville, TN
13 students5 students per teacher
Children's House of Nashville
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 70% of preschools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
AOverall grade12 students4 students per teacher
Montessori Centre
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 86% of preschools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
AOverall grade10 students1 students per teacher
Guidepost Montessori at Green Hills
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 94% of Montessori schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
A-Overall grade5 students2 students per teacher
Jesus Only Academy
Pentecostal school · Grades 8–11
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Nashville
Nashville, TN
A-Overall grade5 students5 students per teacher
Green Hills Child Development
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
Smaller classes than 80% of preschools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
A-Overall grade3 students3 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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