#1 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
St. Edward School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 27% of students
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade187 students10 students per teacher
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Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Private schools in Tennessee with the most varied mix of students. Top 50 of 221 schools.
#2 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Nashville International Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–11
Largest group: 34% of students
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade179 students8 students per teacher
#3 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Pleasant View School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 38% of students
Memphis, TN
A+Overall grade475 students6 students per teacher
#4 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Lighthouse Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 39% of students
Antioch, TN
AOverall grade293 students10 students per teacher
#5 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Madison Campus Elementary
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 42% of students
Madison, TN
BOverall grade178 students14 students per teacher
#6 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Immaculate Conception School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 43% of students
Clarksville, TN
A+Overall grade124 students11 students per teacher
#7 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Immanuel Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 44% of students
Memphis, TN
A-Overall grade136 students11 students per teacher
#8 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Memphis Junior Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–10
Largest group: 44% of students
Memphis, TN
AOverall grade81 students11 students per teacher
#9 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Sacred Heart of Jesus High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 44% of students
Jackson, TN
A+Overall grade71 students6 students per teacher
#10 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Redeemer Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 44% of students
Murfreesboro, TN
A+Overall grade63 students6 students per teacher
#11 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
New System School
Religious school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 45% of students
Rockwood, TN
BOverall grade472 students2 students per teacher
#12 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Collegedale Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 46% of students
Collegedale, TN
B+Overall grade872 students15 students per teacher
#13 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 46% of students
Memphis, TN
A-Overall grade114 students11 students per teacher
#14 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Evangelical Christian School-Lower School Branch
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–3
Largest group: 47% of students
Germantown, TN
B-Overall grade215 students12 students per teacher
#15 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Hermitage Hall
Independent school · Grades 1–12
Largest group: 47% of students
Nashville, TN
B+Overall grade85 students11 students per teacher
#16 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 9–12
Largest group: 47% of students
Chattanooga, TN
A-Overall grade66 students11 students per teacher
#17 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Harding Academy of Memphis
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Largest group: 49% of students
Memphis, TN
AOverall grade570 students10 students per teacher
#18 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Wayne Academy
Alternative school · Grades 7–12
Largest group: 49% of students
Waynesboro, TN
B+Overall gradeAll boys72 students9 students per teacher
#19 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Genesis Academy
Alternative school · Grades K–12
Largest group: 51% of students
Nashville, TN
A-Overall grade74 students8 students per teacher
#20 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
Lausanne Collegiate School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 52% of students
Memphis, TN
A+Overall grade828 students8 students per teacher
#21 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
First Assembly Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 52% of students
Cordova, TN
A+Overall grade503 students10 students per teacher
#22 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Largest group: 52% of students
Cordova, TN
B+Overall grade325 students13 students per teacher
#23 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
St. Mary's School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Largest group: 55% of students
Johnson City, TN
B+Overall grade166 students11 students per teacher
#24 Most Diverse Private Schools in Tennessee
St. Georges Independent School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
Largest group: 57% of students
Collierville, TN
A+Overall grade771 students8 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.