Spring Hill Christian Academy Photo - SHCA Lions Logo

Most Selective Private Preschools in Tennessee

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Tennessee is 87% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Tennessee is Montessori East, with an acceptance rate of 40%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 40% 92% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 80%

Most Selective Private Preschools in Tennessee (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Montessori East
Montessori East Photo - Language - Reading Analysis
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-5
801 Porter Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4588
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
The Covenant School
The Covenant School Photo - Located in the heart of Green Hills.
(Presbyterian)
(14)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-6
33 Burton Hills Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 467-2313
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Saint Matthew Catholic School
Saint Matthew Catholic School Photo - Register today to attend our Open House on November 10th from 12:00PM-2:30PM. We look forward to seeing you!
(Catholic)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
533 Sneed Road W
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 662-4044
Rank: #44.
Nashville Christian School
Nashville Christian School Photo - At Nashville Christian, the administrators, teachers, coaches, and staff seek to mentor and guide each student into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. Our goal is that each senior graduates equipped with not only a great education, but also with solid personal faith that will carry them throughout the rest of their lives.
(Church of Christ)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Grades: PK-12
7555 Sawyer Brown Road
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 356-5600
Rank: #55.
Berean Christian School
Berean Christian School Photo - Berean Christian School provides Knoxville area's only all day specialized classroom program for dyslexia and other learning differences
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2329 Prosser Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 521-6054
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Cross Creek Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
501 E North Street
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-9330
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Jesus Only Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-9
324 Glenrose Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 242-6216
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Lipscomb Academy
Lipscomb Academy Photo - At Lipscomb Academy, the Endeavor Program empowers students to reach new heights through innovative, hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. With a flexible schedule, students can tailor their learning to fit their individual needs and interests, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally.
(Church of Christ)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Little River Montessori School
Little River Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
544 Canton Hollow Road
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 498-3277
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School Photo - Teachers foster meaningful connections and offer support so every student feels a sense of belonging.
(Catholic)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Spring Hill Christian Academy
Spring Hill Christian Academy Photo - SHCA Lions Logo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-8
500 Saturn Parkway Suite 201
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 392-0088
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - Worship, praise, prayer and song are all a part of our school chapel services every Wednesday. 3rd graders share the song Great Big God!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
6319 Raleigh Lagrange Road
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 388-0205
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Metro Christian Academy
Metro Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
322 East Cedar St
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1184
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Mt. Juliet Montessori Academy
Mt. Juliet Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-6
9695 Lebanon Rd Ste 210
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-0819
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Rossville Christian Academy
Rossville Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
280 High St
Rossville, TN 38066
(901) 853-0200
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy Photo - We believe that children's ideas, needs, and discoveries are best heard in small-group settings where instructor attention is more available.
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
464 Nichols Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1914
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Agathos Classical School
Agathos Classical School Photo - "PRO-ton, NEU-tron, e-LEC-tron, YEAH!" Students chant about the parts of an atom before other classes during an assembly.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
1201 Mapleash Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School Photo - Historic Miss Lee's Preschool at GSL offers a play-based curriculum serving ages 2 to 4 in multiple Little Lukers, Pre-Kindergarten, and Junior Kindergarten classrooms. Miss Lee's celebrates 100 years in Memphis in 2024!
(Episcopal)
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Priest Lake Christian Academy
Priest Lake Christian Academy Photo - We have hands-on learning!
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-6
3325 Anderson Road
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 366-1423
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
St. Nicholas School
St. Nicholas School Photo - St. Nicholas School is a private elementary Episcopal school in Chattanooga, Tennessee for preschool through fifth grade. Our outstanding preschool and elementary education, after school enrichment classes, comprehensive summer camp, and year round gardening programs faithfully follow our Mission and Core Values which guide everything we do.
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
7525 Min Tom Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 899-1999
Rank: #2121.
Presbyterian Day School
Presbyterian Day School Photo - PDS
All-boys (Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: PK-6
4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
Rank: #22 - 3322. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Rank: #22 - 3322. - 33.
Chattanooga Christian School
Chattanooga Christian School Photo - Over the past decade, we've invested more than 20 million dollars in our 55+ acre campus to create spaces designed for life and learning and to increase a sense of belonging. This includes the construction of new facilities like a dedicated Lower School STEM Room as well as repurposed facilities like Upper School Science Labs and student spaces.
(Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
Rank: #22 - 3322. - 33.
Christ The King Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
5296 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 682-8405
Rank: #22 - 3322. - 33.
Covenant Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-11
Po Box 89
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7000
Rank: #22 - 3322. - 33.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo - Arts and crafts are always so much fun.
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
9956 Dutchtown Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 690-3681
Rank: #22 - 3322. - 33.
Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School Photo - 100 Days of School at Preschool!
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5100 Blue Hole Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 331-6286
Rank: #22 - 3322. - 33.
Memphis Junior Academy
Memphis Junior Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-10
50 N Mendenhall Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-1061
Rank: #22 - 3322. - 33.
New Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-6
3000 University St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 230-9676
Rank: #22 - 3322. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
8151 Poplar
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 753-1181
Rank: #22 - 3322. - 33.
Paideia Academy
Paideia Academy Photo - Paideia Academy l Classical Christian School Knoxville l Assembly
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
10825 Yarnell Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 670-0440
Rank: #22 - 3322. - 33.
Pleasant View Christian School
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
160 Hicks Edgen Rd
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-8555
Rank: #22 - 3322. - 33.
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo - Our school flower garden allows us to get outside occasionally, soak in some sunshine, and get our hands dirty!
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
2211 E Lakeview Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 282-3397
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Briarcrest Christian High School
Briarcrest Christian High School Photo - Beginning at the preschool level, our commitment is to educate the total student, providing a nurturing, balanced, well-rounded educational experience and to help young men and women achieve their full potential in all facets of life. Briarcrest Christian School is a non-denominational, co-educational environment in which the Christian world view and biblical values are taught and practiced in everyday.
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: NS-12
76 S. Houston Levee Road
Eads, TN 38028
(901) 765-4600
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 92%
Grades: NS-12
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
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What is the Tennessee average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Tennessee average private preschools acceptance rate is 87% for 2024-25.
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The top ranked private preschools in Tennessee include Montessori East, The Covenant School and Saint Matthew Catholic School.

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