For the 2026 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,375 students in Tennessee.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Tennessee include Knoxville Catholic High School, Concord Christian School, and Davidson Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Tennessee private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11704 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
Gr: PK-12 | 1,510 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 23 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
Knoxville Catholic High School ![Knoxville Catholic High School Photo]( "Knoxville Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
9245 Fox Lonas Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 560-0313
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 560-0313
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition 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
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 high schools in Tennessee?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Tennessee include Knoxville Catholic High School, Concord Christian School, and Davidson Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Tennessee?
6 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Tennessee?
Tennessee blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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