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Top 20 Best Tennessee Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 21,599 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.

The private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee include Lipscomb Academy, Montgomery Bell Academy, and Memphis University School.

The average tuition cost is $25,559, which is higher than the Tennessee private elementary school average tuition cost of $11,833.

57% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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.

St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School Photo - Teachers foster meaningful connections and offer support so every student feels a sense of belonging.

Currey Ingram Academy Photo - This is the Upper School building, called Jim and Jan Carell Hall.

Episcopal School Of Nashville Photo - The Episcopal School of Nashville, a diverse urban independent school, is dedicated to nurturing the joy of learning and the spirit of discovery in each of its students.

Memphis University School Photo - Enthusiastic teachers and a supportive classroom environment keep boys engaged in learning.

Episcopal School Of Knoxville Photo - A gorgeous setting for students to learn. Students experience education in view of the mountains, in our outdoor gardens, through the outdoor classroom, and in our outdoor chapel. Hiking trails surround the school for an amazing learning environment.

Hutchison School Photo - Hutchison girls learn to lead in and outside the classroom through public speaking, leadership development, and various academic opportunities.

St. Ann School Photo - Science Experiments

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!

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