#25 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Donelson Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
765 students
Nashville, TN
BOverall grade765 students12 students per teacher
2026 lists
Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
The private schools in Tennessee with the most students. Top 50 of 314 schools.
#26 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
St. Mary's Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
749 students
Memphis, TN
A+Overall gradeAll girls749 students8 students per teacher
#27 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Faith Heritage Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
736 students
Millington, TN
B-Overall grade736 students15 students per teacher
#28 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
733 students
Hendersonville, TN
B+Overall grade733 students13 students per teacher
#29 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Providence Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
728 students
Johnson City, TN
B+Overall grade728 students10 students per teacher
#30 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Harpeth Hall School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
724 students
Nashville, TN
A+Overall gradeAll girls724 students7 students per teacher
#31 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Christian Brothers High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
702 students
Memphis, TN
B+Overall gradeAll boys702 students12 students per teacher
#32 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Nashville Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
700 students
Nashville, TN
B+Overall grade700 students9 students per teacher
#33 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Hutchison School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
697 students
Memphis, TN
A+Overall gradeAll girls697 students7 students per teacher
#34 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
St. Agnes Academy-St.. Dominic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
675 students
Memphis, TN
A+Overall grade675 students8 students per teacher
#35 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Memphis University School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
609 students
Memphis, TN
A+Overall gradeAll boys609 students8 students per teacher
#36 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Lakeway Christian Academy-Lakeway Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
609 students
White Pine, TN
B-Overall grade609 students12 students per teacher
#37 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Trinity Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
604 students
Jackson, TN
B-Overall grade604 students10 students per teacher
#38 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Rivers Edge Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
581 students
Knoxville, TN
B-Overall grade581 students12 students per teacher
#39 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Harding Academy of Memphis
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
570 students
Memphis, TN
AOverall grade570 students10 students per teacher
#40 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
564 students
Mount Juliet, TN
BOverall grade564 students12 students per teacher
#41 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Clarksville Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
530 students
Clarksville, TN
B-Overall grade530 students12 students per teacher
#42 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Fayette Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
528 students
Somerville, TN
AOverall grade528 students9 students per teacher
#43 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Grace Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
525 students
Chattanooga, TN
A-Overall grade525 students9 students per teacher
#44 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Girls Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
516 students
Chattanooga, TN
B+Overall gradeAll girls516 students10 students per teacher
#45 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Clarksville Christian School
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–12
516 students
Clarksville, TN
BOverall grade516 students10 students per teacher
#46 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
503 students
Knoxville, TN
BOverall grade503 students12 students per teacher
#47 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
First Assembly Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
503 students
Cordova, TN
A+Overall grade503 students10 students per teacher
#48 Largest Private Schools in Tennessee
Ezell-Harding Christian School
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–12
484 students
Antioch, TN
BOverall grade484 students
From official public records, updated October 2026.