St. George's Independent School Photo - The Drum Brigade is a popular co-curricular activity in Lower School, with students performing throughout the year at sporting and other community events.

Top 20 Best Tennessee Private High Schools Belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 38 private high schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) serving 23,734 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Tennessee include Lipscomb Academy, Montgomery Bell Academy, and Memphis University School.
The average tuition cost is $17,322, which is higher than the Tennessee private high school average tuition cost of $12,596.
71% of private high schools belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) in Tennessee (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Currey Ingram Academy
Currey Ingram Academy Photo - This is the east side of Jennifer & Billy Frist Hall as seen from the fields behind the Lower School.
Special Education School
(1)
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
Grades: PK-12
| 402 students
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)
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Grades: K-12
| 1,235 students
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
6191 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
Grades: 6-12
| 665 students
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)
1880 Wolf River Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2000
Grades: NS-12
| 1,000 students
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Grades: NS-12
| 1,071 students
Baylor School
Baylor School Photo - Baylor's 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains.
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Grades: 6-12
| 1,113 students
Benton Hall Academy
Benton Hall Academy Photo
Special Education School
(3)
5555 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 791-6467
Grades: 3-12
| 57 students
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)
2329 Prosser Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 521-6054
Grades: PK-12
| 429 students
Boyd Buchanan School
Boyd Buchanan School Photo
(Church of Christ)
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
Grades: PK-12
| 1,052 students
Christian Community Schools
Christian Community Schools Photo
(Christian)
506 Hester Dr
White House, TN 37188
(615) 672-6949
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Clarksville Christian School
Clarksville Christian School Photo
(Church of Christ)
505 Highway 76
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 647-8180
Grades: PK-12
| 534 students
Concord Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
11704 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 672-1521
Grades: PK-12
| 1,310 students
Donelson Christian Academy
(Christian)
300 Danyacrest Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 577-1203
Grades: K-12
| 654 students
Ezell-harding Christian School
Ezell-harding Christian School Photo - Ezell-Harding Christian School students
(Church of Christ)
574 Bell Road
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 367-0532
Grades: NS-12
| 361 students
Father Ryan High School
Father Ryan High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
700 Norwood Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 383-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Franklin Road Academy
Franklin Road Academy Photo
(6)
4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
Grades: PK-12
| 1,040 students
Goodpasture Christian School
(Church of Christ)
619 W Due West Avenue
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 868-2600
Grades: NS-12
| 974 students
Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
7815 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8224
Grades: PK-12
| 437 students
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)
5914 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 691-3427
Grades: K-12
| 785 students
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
5545 N Terrace
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 894-0597
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
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
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Grades: 5-12
| 723 students
Jackson Christian School
(Church of Christ)
832 Country Club Lane
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 300-4605
Grades: PK-12
| 871 students
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)
1381 W Massey Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 474-1000
Grades: NS-12
| 876 students
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)
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
Grades: NS-12
| 1,420 students
Middle Tennessee Christian School
Middle Tennessee Christian School Photo
(Church of Christ)
100 E MTCS Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-0601
Grades: PK-12
| 861 students
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
(1)
100 Montessori Dr.
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 833-3610
Grades: NS-12
| 314 students
Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy Photo - Montgomery Bell Academy's 146th Commencement
All-boys
(1)
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Grades: 7-12
| 851 students
Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
Mt. Juliet Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
735 N Mount Juliet Road
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-2427
Grades: PK-12
| 683 students
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
(Catholic)
2701 Vermont Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-4618
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Pleasant View Christian School
(Baptist)
160 Hicks Edgen Rd
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-8555
Grades: PK-12
| 388 students
Providence Christian Academy
Providence Christian Academy Photo - PCA Library/ Media Center
(Christian)
410 Dejarnette Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-0902
Grades: K-12
| 593 students
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)
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-4525
Grades: 7-12
| 272 students
Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
10 Windy City Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 410-8230
Grades: PK-12
| 699 students
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)
76 S. Houston Levee Road
Eads, TN 38028
(901) 765-4600
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
Heavenly Host Lutheran School
Heavenly Host Lutheran School Photo - 2012-2013 Heavenly Host Lutheran School Faculty and Staff
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
777 S Willow Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-3766
Grades: K-12
| 114 students
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