For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 5,156 students in Tennessee.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Tennessee include St. Marys School, St. Bernard Academy, and Concord Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $11,838, which is lower than the Tennessee private elementary school average tuition cost of $13,593.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .
Top Ranked Tennessee Blue Ribbon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11704 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
Gr: PK-12 | 1,415 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
533 Sneed Road W
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 662-4044
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 662-4044
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-5300
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-5300
Gr: NS-12 | 780 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
2838 Heights Circle Dr.
Greenbrier, TN 37073
(615) 672-9650
Greenbrier, TN 37073
(615) 672-9650
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Holy Rosary Academy![Holy Rosary Academy Photo]( "Holy Rosary Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
190 Graylynn Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-1108
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-1108
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Blue Ribbon year: 2013, 2020 Tuition listed
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 292-5134
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 292-5134
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
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.]( "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)
2304 Bernard Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 385-0440
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 385-0440
Gr: NS-8 | 385 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Blue Ribbon year: 2017 Tuition listed
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School![St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School Photo - At SFA, Our mission is to educate the whole child, helping them to discover their God-given gifts and talents while preparing them for high school and life in the 21st Century.]( "St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School Photo - At SFA, Our mission is to educate the whole child, helping them to discover their God-given gifts and talents while preparing them for high school and life in the 21st Century.")
(Catholic)
2100 N. Germantown Parkway
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 388-7321
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 388-7321
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 15 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
323 Vermont Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 483-9700
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 483-9700
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hixson SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6424 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-6515
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-6515
Gr: K-9 | 24 students
Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy![Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy Photo - Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy 2024-2025 School Year]( "Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy Photo - Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy 2024-2025 School Year")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4479 Jackson Road
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-7291
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-7291
Gr: K-12 | 131 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
1810 Howard Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-3424
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-3424
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition listed
4100 Stephens Road NE
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 559-8939
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 559-8939
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Tennessee include St. Marys School, St. Bernard Academy, and Concord Christian School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Tennessee?
13 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Tennessee.
How much do blue ribbon private elementary schools cost in Tennessee?
The average tuition cost is $11,838, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $13,593.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Tennessee?
Tennessee blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
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