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Agathos Classical School Photo - "PRO-ton, NEU-tron, e-LEC-tron, YEAH!" Students chant about the parts of an atom before other classes during an assembly.

Best Tennessee 草榴社区 High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 2,019 students in Tennessee.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Tennessee include Rivers Edge Christian Academy, Agathos Classical School, and Western Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Tennessee private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
75% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top-Ranked Tennessee 草榴社区 High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Agathos Classical School
Agathos Classical School Photo - "PRO-ton, NEU-tron, e-LEC-tron, YEAH!" Students chant about the parts of an atom before other classes during an assembly.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1201 Mapleash Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivers Edge Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 31733
Knoxville, TN 37930
(865) 212-5575
Gr: K-12 | 390 students Tuition listed
Western Christian Academy
Western Christian Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
244 Sinking Creek Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37601
(800) 868-5839
Gr: PK-12 | 749 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Highland Rim Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1000 England Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-4472
Gr: K-12 | 295 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy
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
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Mid-south Gifted Academy
Special Program Emphasis
121 E S St
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 860-1126
Gr: K-10 | 91 students
Sequatchie Valley Preparatory Academy
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1050 Ray Hixson Rd
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 554-4677
Gr: 11-12 | 13 students
Sylvan Prep Academy
Special Program Emphasis
728 South Jefferson Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-2543
Gr: K-12 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Tennessee?
The top-ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Tennessee include Rivers Edge Christian Academy, Agathos Classical School, and Western Christian Academy.
How many private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Tennessee?
8 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in Tennessee?
Tennessee private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private high schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
75% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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