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Oldest Private Preschools in Tennessee

The average private preschool in Tennessee was founded around 1977 (2024-25).
The oldest private preschool in Tennessee is St. Mary's Episcopal School, founded in 1847.
Year Founded Range: 1847 1958 Avg. Year Founded: 1925

Oldest Private Preschools in Tennessee (2024-25)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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)
Founding Date: 1847
Grades: NS-12
60 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1472
Rank: #22.
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)
Founding Date: 1851
Grades: PK-12
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
Rank: #33.
St. Bernard Academy
St. Bernard Academy Photo - SBA strives to connect our students' head, heart, and hands with various projects throughout the year. Service learning is incorporated at every level.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1866
Grades: NS-8
2304 Bernard Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 385-0440
Rank: #44.
First Lutheran School
First Lutheran School Photo - Our students perform consistently above and beyond state academic standards.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: PK-8
1207 Broadway St
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 524-0308
Rank: #55.
St. Marys School
St. Marys School Photo - St. Mary's is the longest, consistently running parochial school in TN, founded by The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, in Nashville, in 1878.
(Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1878
Grades: PK-8
1665 Hwy 45 By Pass
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-2525
Rank: #66.
The King's Academy
The King's Academy Photo
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: PK-12
202 Smothers Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
Rank: #77.
Belvoir Christian Academy
Belvoir Christian Academy Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: PK-8
800 Belvoir Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 622-3755
Rank: #88.
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)
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: NS-12
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
Rank: #99.
Hutchison School
Hutchison School Photo - At Hutchison, girls discover the joy of learning.
All-girls
(8)
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: NS-12
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Rank: #1010.
Madison Campus Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: PK-8
1515 Sutherland Dr
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-4575
Rank: #1111.
Memphis Junior Academy
Memphis Junior Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-10
50 N Mendenhall Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-1061
Rank: #1212.
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)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-8
2211 E Lakeview Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 282-3397
Rank: #1313.
The Bright School
The Bright School Photo
(2)
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: NS-5
1950 McDade Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8546
Rank: #1414.
St. Ann School
St. Ann School Photo - Science Experiments
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: PK-8
5105 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 269-0565
Rank: #1515.
Lausanne Collegiate School
Lausanne Collegiate School Photo - Lausanne Collegiate School is dedicated to small class sizes and differentiation for students. There are many opportunities for one-on-one time with teachers for better understanding of concepts. Classes offer the opportunity for open dialogue and reflection in addition to inquiry and research.
(10)
Founding Date: 1926
Grades: NS-12
1381 W Massey Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 474-1000
Rank: #1616.
Overbrook Catholic School
Overbrook Catholic School Photo - Students petting sheep at Beyond the Brook Farm, an extension of the STEM program at Overbrook Catholic School in Nashville, TN.
(Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1936
Grades: PK-6
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 292-5134
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Christ The King School
Christ The King School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1937
Grades: PK-8
3105 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 292-9465
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
Founding Date: 1937
Grades: PK-8
505 South Moore Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 622-1481
Rank: #1919.
Westminster School for Young Children
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: NS-PK
3900 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 297-0235
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: NS-8
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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)
Founding Date: 1947
Grades: NS-8
6319 Raleigh Lagrange Road
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 388-0205
Rank: #2222.
Presbyterian Day School
Presbyterian Day School Photo - PDS
All-boys (Christian)
(3)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-6
4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
Rank: #2323.
St. Marys School
St. Marys School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: PK-8
323 Vermont Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 483-9700
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Boyd Buchanan School
Boyd Buchanan School Photo
(Church of Christ)
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-12
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Harding Academy
Harding Academy Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: NS-12
1100 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 767-4494
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
St. Edward School
St. Edward School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1952
Grades: PK-8
190 Thompson Lane
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 833-5770
Rank: #2727.
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1953
Grades: PK-8
1225 Gallatin Pike S
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-1491
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Holy Rosary Academy
Holy Rosary Academy Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: PK-8
190 Graylynn Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-1108
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Holy Rosary Continuation School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: PK-8
4841 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 685-1231
Rank: #3030.
Webb School Of Knoxville
(1)
Founding Date: 1955
Grades: PK-12
9800 Webb School Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Sacred Heart Cathedral School Photo - Welcome to Sacred Heart Cathedral School in Knoxville, Tennessee, the largest school in the Diocese of Knoxville. We're more than a classroom, we're a community!
(Catholic)
(8)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
711 S Northshore Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-0415
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Woodland Presbyterian School
Woodland Presbyterian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(7)
Founding Date: 1956
Grades: PK-8
5217 Park Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 685-0976
Rank: #3333.
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1957
Grades: PK-8
5192 Shady Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 255-1900
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Christ Methodist Day School
Christ Methodist Day School Photo
(Methodist)
(3)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: PK-6
411 S Grove Park Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-6873
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: PK-5
7525 Min Tom Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 899-1999
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average private preschools founding year?
The Tennessee average private preschools founding year is 1977 for 2024-25.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Tennessee?
The top ranked private preschools in Tennessee include St. Mary's Episcopal School, St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School and St. Bernard Academy.

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