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Top 10 Best Tennessee Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 12,636 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.

The private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee include Lipscomb Academy, Webb School Of Knoxville, and Presbyterian Day School.

The average tuition cost is $17,194, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average tuition cost of $9,890.

61% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Currey Ingram Academy Photo - This is the east side of Jennifer & Billy Frist Hall as seen from the fields behind the Lower School.

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

St. Ann School Photo - Science Experiments

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.

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.

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.

Episcopal School Of Knoxville Photo - Athletics at ESK are inclusive and allow kids to experience team sports and learning a new skill in a safe and supportive environment.

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.

Linden Waldorf School Photo - Abundant outdoor time and screen-free, experiential learning are hallmarks of a Waldorf education. Take a tour of our verdant, twelve acre campus and see why Linden Waldorf School addresses the head, hands, and heart of children from Early Childhood through 8th grade. Email us at outreach@lindenwaldorf.org.

Hutchison School Photo - At Hutchison, girls discover the joy of learning.

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.

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.

Immaculate Comception Cathedral School Photo - ICCS's Early Childhood program is fun -- but it's not playschool! Beginning with our 3-year-old class, students are taught critical skills to build upon at the next grade level including reading, intensive Spanish, music, and mindfulness classes.

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