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The Ensworth School Photo - In the Lower School, classroom teachers and enrichment teachers work together to engage students in active learning where questions and curiosity are encouraged. Students are introduced to fundamental content and Core Skills that they will continue to develop throughout their Ensworth experience, laying a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning.
The Ensworth School

Tennessee Private High Schools Offering the Most AP Courses

The average private high school in Tennessee offers 14 AP courses (2024-25).
The private high school in Tennessee offering the most AP courses is Christ Presbyterian Academy, offering 38 AP courses.
Ap Courses Range: 11 38 Avg. Ap Courses: 20

Tennessee Private High Schools Offering the Most AP Courses (2024-25)

School
# AP Courses
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Christ Presbyterian Academy
(Presbyterian)
AP Courses: 38
Grades: PK-12
2323A Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 373-9550
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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)
(1)
AP Courses: 30
Grades: PK-12
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy Photo - Montgomery Bell Academy's 146th Commencement
All-boys
(1)
AP Courses: 30
Grades: 7-12
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Rank: #44.
Baylor School
Baylor School Photo - Baylor's 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains.
AP Courses: 29
Grades: 6-12
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8505
Rank: #55.
Father Ryan High School
Father Ryan High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
AP Courses: 27
Grades: 9-12
700 Norwood Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 383-4200
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
The Ensworth School
The Ensworth School Photo - In the Lower School, classroom teachers and enrichment teachers work together to engage students in active learning where questions and curiosity are encouraged. Students are introduced to fundamental content and Core Skills that they will continue to develop throughout their Ensworth experience, laying a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning.
(2)
AP Courses: 24
Grades: K-12
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Sailaway Learning & Academy
Sailaway Learning & Academy Photo
Alternative School
AP Courses: 24
Grades: K-12
127 Boyd Drive
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
(865) 376-7005
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Webb School Of Knoxville
(1)
AP Courses: 24
Grades: PK-12
9800 Webb School Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
Rank: #99.
Harpeth Hall School
Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend.
All-girls
AP Courses: 23
Grades: 5-12
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Brentwood Academy
Brentwood Academy Photo - The Iron Eagles Robotics team has qualified and competed in the VEX World Robotics competition for the past three years, winning the coveted Design Award in 2015.
(Christian)
(2)
AP Courses: 22
Grades: 6-12
219 Granny White Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 523-0611
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hutchison School
Hutchison School Photo - At Hutchison, girls discover the joy of learning.
All-girls
(8)
AP Courses: 22
Grades: NS-12
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Memphis University School
Memphis University School Photo - Founded in 1893, Memphis University School provides an exceptional education for boys in grades 7-12.
All-boys
AP Courses: 21
Grades: 6-12
6191 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
St. Mary's Episcopal School
St. Mary's Episcopal School Photo - Each girl's program of study is as unique as she is. Every year, we meet one-on-one with each girl and her family to discuss course options that best fit her interests, goals, and extracurricular life.
All-girls (Episcopal)
(2)
AP Courses: 21
Grades: NS-12
60 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1472
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy Photo - Graduation
(Church of Christ)
AP Courses: 20
Grades: NS-12
1101 W 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5363
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Franklin Road Academy
Franklin Road Academy Photo
(6)
AP Courses: 20
Grades: PK-12
4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School
Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School Photo - Middle School Science Lab
(Catholic)
(12)
AP Courses: 20
Grades: 6-12
117 Caldwell Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-2375
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Battle Ground Academy
Battle Ground Academy Photo - Middle School Art
(2)
AP Courses: 19
Grades: K-12
336 Ernest Rice Lane
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Knoxville Catholic High School
Knoxville Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 19
Grades: 9-12
9245 Fox Lonas Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 560-0313
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
AP Courses: 18
Grades: 6-12
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
McCallie School
McCallie School Photo - McCallie offers hundreds of weekend activities all year long, from intramural sports on campus to out-of-town trips to concerts, sporting events, and outdoor activities. No matter what you're interested in, McCallie has an activity to match it.
All-boys (Christian)
(4)
AP Courses: 18
Grades: 6-12
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Christian Brothers High School
Christian Brothers High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
AP Courses: 17
Grades: 9-12
5900 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 261-4900
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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)
AP Courses: 17
Grades: NS-12
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
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)
AP Courses: 17
Grades: PK-12
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
St. George's Independent School
St. George's Independent School Photo - From the youngest ages, students have incredible opportunities to enhance their classroom learning with real world experiences on our beautiful 250+ acres of woods and wetlands.
(Episcopal)
(12)
AP Courses: 16
Grades: NS-12
1880 Wolf River Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2000
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
University School Of Jackson
University School Of Jackson Photo
(5)
AP Courses: 16
Grades: NS-12
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
The Webb School
The Webb School Photo
(13)
AP Courses: 16
Grades: 6-12
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Boyd Buchanan School
Boyd Buchanan School Photo
(Church of Christ)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
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)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: NS-12
76 S. Houston Levee Road
Eads, TN 38028
(901) 765-4600
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Providence Academy
Providence Academy Photo
(Christian)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: PK-12
2788 Carroll Creek Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 859-9819
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
St. Cecilia Academy
St. Cecilia Academy Photo - Situated on 83 acres in the heart of West Nashville, St. Cecilia Academy is the oldest continually running high school in the area. Girls in grades 7-12 get an exemplary education as part of the Dominican Difference.
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
AP Courses: 15
Grades: 7-12
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-4525
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo - The GCA student body gathered on August 17, 2017, to commemorate the 20th birthday of Grace Christian Academy.
(Baptist)
(32)
AP Courses: 13
Grades: K-12
5914 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 691-3427
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
The King's Academy
The King's Academy Photo
(Baptist)
AP Courses: 13
Grades: PK-12
202 Smothers Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 13
Grades: 9-12
2701 Vermont Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-4618
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
University School Of Nashville
University School Of Nashville Photo - USN is a K-12, independent, all-gender, nonsectarian day school established in 1975 as the successor to Peabody Demonstration School. The Edgehill Campus in midtown is home to academic buildings, some 1,075 students, and more than 200 faculty and staff.
(4)
AP Courses: 13
Grades: K-12
2000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Christian Academy Of Knoxville
Christian Academy Of Knoxville Photo
(19)
AP Courses: 11
Grades: PK-12
529 Academy Way
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 813-4225
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