草榴社区

The Ensworth School Photo - Lower School at Ensworth collaborates between classroom teachers and enrichment instructors to create an engaging environment rooted in curiosity and discovery. Small class sizes allow teachers to know each student deeply, nurturing both academic and social-emotional growth. Through this whole-child approach, Ensworth empowers every student to thrive and reach their fullest potential.

Oldest 草榴社区 High Schools in Tennessee

The average private high school in Tennessee was founded around 1973 (2026).
The oldest private high school in Tennessee is St. Mary's Episcopal School, founded in 1847.
Year Founded Range: 1847 1952 Avg. Year Founded: 1901

Oldest 草榴社区 High Schools in Tennessee (2026)

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 - The St. Agnes Academy Upper School is a welcoming community where girls are respected for who they are - confident, powerful young women.
(Catholic)
(7)
Founding Date: 1851
Grades: PK-12
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
Rank: #33.
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)
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: 7-12
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-4525
Rank: #44.
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
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: 5-12
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Rank: #55.
Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy Photo - Montgomery Bell Academy's 146th Commencement
All-boys
(1)
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: 7-12
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Rank: #66.
St. Andrew's-sewanee School
St. Andrew's-sewanee School Photo - One of the South's Most Beautiful High Schools, as chosen by Southern Living magazine, the school's 550-acre campus, including forests, bluffs and two lakes, offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A school farm, on-going wetlands study, and LEED Gold science building are just a few of the ways our campus also serves as learning lab.
(Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1868
Grades: 6-12
290 Quintard Rd
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 463-2163
Rank: #77.
The Webb School
The Webb School Photo
(13)
Founding Date: 1870
Grades: 6-12
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
Rank: #88.
Christian Brothers High School
Christian Brothers High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
Founding Date: 1871
Grades: 9-12
5900 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 261-4900
Rank: #99.
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: 9-12
2701 Vermont Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-4618
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Battle Ground Academy
Battle Ground Academy Photo - Middle School Art
(2)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: K-12
336 Ernest Rice Lane
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Collegedale Academy - High School
Collegedale Academy - High School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: 9-12
4855 College Drive East
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Baylor School
Baylor School Photo - Baylor's 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains.
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: 6-12
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: 6-12
6191 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
Rank: #1616.
Beacon School
Alternative School (Christian)
Founding Date: 1895
Grades: 5-12
404 Holston Dr
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 787-8708
Rank: #1717.
New Pathways Academy
Founding Date: 1896
Grades: 10
1531 Dick Lonas Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 602-2021
Rank: #1818.
Hutchison School
Hutchison School Photo - At Hutchison, girls discover the joy of learning.
All-girls
(9)
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: NS-12
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Madison Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1904
Grades: 9-12
100 Academy Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-4055
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Madison Nazarene Christian Academy
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
Founding Date: 1904
Grades: NS-12
503 Lanier Drive
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-2746
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: 6-12
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Wayne Academy
All-boys
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: 8-12
942 Andrew Jackson Dr
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3272
Rank: #2323.
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: 6-12
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Rank: #2424.
Highland Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: 9-12
211 Highland Circle Dr
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-2036
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: K-12
2000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
Rank: #2727.
Father Ryan High School
Father Ryan High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1925
Grades: 9-12
700 Norwood Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 383-4200
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
Knoxville Catholic High School
Knoxville Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1932
Grades: 9-12
9245 Fox Lonas Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 560-0313
Rank: #3030.
Stokes Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Baptist)
Founding Date: 1939
Grades: 6-12
90 Stanley Ln
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 639-9449
Rank: #3131.
East Tn Christian Home & Academy
All-girls (Christian)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: 8-12
517 Allen Ave
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 542-4423
Rank: #3232.
Margolin Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: PK-12
390 S White Station Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-2400
Rank: #3333.
Laurelbrook School
Laurelbrook School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1950
Grades: 9-12
114 Campus Dr Frnt
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-3339
Rank: #3434.
Harbart Hills Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
Founding Date: 1951
Grades: 2-12
3575 Lonesome Pine Rd
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3098
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average private high schools founding year?
The Tennessee average private high schools founding year is 1973 for 2026.
What are the private high schools with oldest founding year in Tennessee?
The top-ranked private high schools in Tennessee include St. Mary's Episcopal School, St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School and St. Cecilia Academy.

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