For the 2025-26 school year, there are 26 montessori private elementary schools serving 2,497 students in Tennessee.
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Tennessee include Music City Montessori, Montessori East, and Little River Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Tennessee private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top Ranked Tennessee Montessori ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Little River Montessori School![Little River Montessori School Photo]( "Little River Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
544 Canton Hollow Road
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 498-3277
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 498-3277
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Montessori Dr.
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 833-3610
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 833-3610
Gr: NS-12 | 314 students Extracurrculars: 11
Montessori East![Montessori East Photo - Language - Reading Analysis]( "Montessori East Photo - Language - Reading Analysis")
Montessori School
801 Porter Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4588
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4588
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Music City Montessori![Music City Montessori Photo - Pouring Work~Practical Life]( "Music City Montessori Photo - Pouring Work~Practical Life")
Montessori School
3028 Lebanon Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 953-7555
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 953-7555
Gr: NS-5 | 87 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
914 Davidson Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 352-4317
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 352-4317
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Amare Montessori
Montessori School
294 Warfield Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 368-3818
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 368-3818
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Annoor Academy Of Chattanooga
Montessori School (Islamic)
2533 Gunbarrel Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-1637
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-1637
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students
7646 Highway 705
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 673-8000
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 673-8000
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4
Garden Montessori School
Montessori School
3225 Garden Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 688-6776
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 688-6776
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Hendresonville Montessori Academy
Montessori School
162 New Shackle Island Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-3401
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-3401
Gr: PK-6 | 54 students
Holy Trinity Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
8131 Old Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 779-6309
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 779-6309
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Tuition listed
Jefferson Montessori School
Montessori School
1239 Hull Way
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-5250
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-5250
Gr: PK-1 | 14 students
4311 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 525-6042
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 525-6042
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Lamplighter Montessori School![Lamplighter Montessori School Photo]( "Lamplighter Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
8563 Fay Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 751-2000
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 751-2000
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Little Scholars Montessori Llc
Montessori School
1844 Memorial Dr
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 320-3640
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 320-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students
Maria Montessori School
Montessori School
740 Harbor Bend Rd
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-3444
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-3444
Gr: K-8 | 48 students
Mead Montessori School
Montessori School
2647 Bafford Pl
Knoxville, TN 37920
(931) 260-4303
Knoxville, TN 37920
(931) 260-4303
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Midtown Montessori School
Montessori School
1738 Galloway Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 417-4610
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 417-4610
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students
Montessori School
Montessori School
300 Montessori Way
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 622-6366
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 622-6366
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The Montessori School Of Cleveland
Montessori School
500 Tasso Ln Ne
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-7282
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-7282
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Extracurrculars: 2
Montessori School Of Franklin
Montessori School
1715 Columbia Ave Suite 300
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-0567
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-0567
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Tuition listed
162 New Shackle Island Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-3401
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-3401
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
9695 Lebanon Rd Ste 210
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-0819
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-0819
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Natures Way Montessori School
Montessori School
4710 Murphy Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-8976
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-8976
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Nia House Montessori
Montessori School
620 N 1st St
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 913-4774
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 913-4774
Gr: PK-4 | 39 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Portland Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
613 College St
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 323-1065
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 323-1065
Gr: K-6 | 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked montessori private elementary schools in Tennessee include Music City Montessori, Montessori East, and Little River Montessori School.
How many montessori private elementary schools are located in Tennessee?
26 montessori private elementary schools are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are montessori private elementary schools in Tennessee?
Tennessee montessori private elementary schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
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