#1 Best Classical Schools in Tennessee
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
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Best Classical Schools in Tennessee
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Tennessee. Top 12 of 12 schools.
#2 Best Classical Schools in Tennessee
Augustine School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Jackson, TN
A+Overall grade198 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Classical Schools in Tennessee
Redeemer Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Tennessee
Murfreesboro, TN
A+Overall grade63 students6 students per teacher
#4 Best Classical Schools in Tennessee
Christ's Legacy Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Athens
Athens, TN
AOverall grade114 students6 students per teacher
#5 Best Classical Schools in Tennessee
Agathos Classical School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Columbia
Columbia, TN
AOverall grade313 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Classical Schools in Tennessee
Trinitas Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Franklin
Franklin, TN
AOverall grade89 students7 students per teacher
#7 Best Classical Schools in Tennessee
Candies Creek Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–10
Smaller classes than 75% of Christian schools in Tennessee
Charleston, TN
B+Overall grade80 students7 students per teacher
#8 Best Classical Schools in Tennessee
Christ Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Dyersburg since at least 2011
Dyersburg, TN
B+Overall grade143 students9 students per teacher
#9 Best Classical Schools in Tennessee
Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in Tennessee
Whites Creek, TN
B+Overall grade159 students8 students per teacher
#10 Best Classical Schools in Tennessee
Providence Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Christian school in Johnson City
Johnson City, TN
B+Overall grade728 students10 students per teacher
#11 Best Classical Schools in Tennessee
First Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
87% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Powell, TN
BOverall grade417 students12 students per teacher
#12 Best Classical Schools in Tennessee
Westminister Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Memphis, TN
B-Overall grade415 students13 students per teacher
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