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Tennessee educational institutions

There are 4,841schools and educational institutions in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennesseaneducational institutionsemploy 77,263 people, earn more than $9 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $32 billion.
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Types of educational institutions in Tennessee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Student service organizations
1,616
$774,687,058
Educational service providers
1,150
$253,675,330
Fraternities and sororities
977
$144,351,618
Parent teacher associations
697
$28,483,259
Preschool, elementary, and secondary schools
434
$2,115,134,046
Organizations supporting a single school or educational institution
345
$75,813,865
Scholarship and financial aid organizations
337
$290,218,408
Adult education and ESL centers
269
$62,683,477
Education professional societies
175
$38,170,428
Alumni associations
147
$219,841,525
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Educational institutions by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Nashville
1,865
$5,195,422,010
Memphis
845
$1,290,284,235
Knoxville
696
$781,021,896
Chattanooga
330
$372,847,193
Kingsport
184
$84,519,053
Johnson City
125
$97,860,134
Clarksville
116
$43,258,992
Jackson, TN
111
$242,407,899
Morristown
51
$85,150,124
Cleveland, TN
44
$103,184,041
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Job trends for Tennessee educational institutions

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
386
1-10
135
11-25
93
26-100
134
101 to 1,000
118
1,000+
12
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Sizes of educational institutions in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
790
$250k to $1M
221
$1M to $5M
160
$5M to $25M
124
$25M to $100M
51
$100M+
11
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Directory of educational institutions in Tennessee

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Richmond The American International University in London (RAIUL)

Richmond, The American International University in London is an independent, not-for-profit, international, liberal arts and professional studies university established in 1972.
Revenue
$23.0m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
201
EIN
06-1395640
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fisk University

Fisk University produces graduates from diverse backgrounds with the integrity and intellect required for substantive contributions to society. Our curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts.
Revenue
$56.2m
Assets
$200.9m
Employees
578
EIN
62-0202000
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lausanne Collegiate School

Lausanne Collegiate School is a Memphis, TN based school that provides educational services to children, such as summer camp and aftercare programs, through its popular operations in Memphis.
Revenue
$30.8m
Assets
$33.0m
Employees
269
EIN
62-0517292
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Valor Collegiate Academies

Valor Collegiate Academy is a Charter Management Organization delivering world-class personalized education to a diverse community of learners in the South.
Revenue
$36.6m
Assets
$56.0m
Employees
318
EIN
46-1413472
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bright School

Bright School fosters wise and compassionate citizens by providing excellent elementary education to boys and girls in Chattanooga, TN.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$23.0m
Employees
127
EIN
62-0476284
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brentwood Academy (BA)

Brentwood Academy is a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each whole person - body, mind, and spirit - to the glory of God.
Revenue
$35.5m
Assets
$57.8m
Employees
303
EIN
62-0811952
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ensworth School

The Ensworth School is a coeducational independent school in Nashville, TN that promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, use their talents to the fullest, be people of integrity, and contribute to society.
Revenue
$71.0m
Assets
$301.1m
Employees
627
EIN
62-0598316
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rhodes College

Rhodes College promotes community engagement, rigorous liberal arts education, and personal growth through hands-on learning, fostering leadership and service in Memphis and beyond.
Revenue
$187.6m
Assets
$656.5m
Employees
1,683
EIN
62-0476301
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Johnson University

Founded in 1893, Johnson University is a private, coeducational institution offering associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctor's degrees. Over the years, the University programs have expanded to include different avenues of modern evangelism.
Revenue
$43.7m
Assets
$270.0m
Employees
799
EIN
62-6001104
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Baptist Health Sciences University (BCHS)

Baptist College of Health Sciences (BCHS) prepares graduates for careers of service and leadership by providing a comprehensive health sciences education within an integrated environment of learning and Christian principles.
Revenue
$26.1m
Assets
$104.1m
Employees
269
EIN
62-1599670
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girls Preparatory School (GPS)

Girls Preparatory School, one of the largest secondary girls' day schools in the United States, enrolls nearly 600 college-bound students in grades 6-12. Generations of our accomplished alumnae are evidence that single-sex education works.
Revenue
$31.7m
Assets
$77.3m
Employees
352
EIN
62-0475682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Webb School of Knoxville

Webb School of Knoxville is a private educational institution that offers a variety of student activities, such as athletics and trips, as well as instructional materials. It is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Revenue
$33.7m
Assets
$143.5m
Employees
398
EIN
62-0550980
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Webb School

The Webb School is a small, private boarding school in Bell Buckle, TN with a 150-year history of shaping students' minds and characters.
Revenue
$17.3m
Assets
$66.0m
Employees
185
EIN
62-0401875
IRS type
501(c)(3)

King's Daughters' School (KDS)

The King's Daughters' School promotes independence through educational, residential and community services for individuals with developmental disabilities, continuing a 100-year legacy of service.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$24.5m
Employees
290
EIN
62-0560293
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trevecca Nazarene University (TNU)

Founded in 1901, Trevecca Nazarene University is a fully accredited, comprehensive institution of higher education located in Nashville, Tennessee.
Revenue
$90.7m
Assets
$236.7m
Employees
1,145
EIN
62-0497990
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Freed-Hardeman University (FHU)

The mission of FHU is to provide every student an education permeated with Christian values. The university is dedicated to Christian faith and practice and the pursuit of academic excellence in a supportive environment.
Revenue
$69.2m
Assets
$209.4m
Employees
1,040
EIN
62-0518288
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Belmont University

Belmont is a private Christian university in Nashville with over 139 academic programs and a student-centered approach to education.
Revenue
$523.2m
Assets
$1.8b
Employees
4,272
EIN
62-0465076
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Mccallie School

Mccallie is a private School with state-of-the-art facilities nestled on 100 acres on chattanooga's missionary ridge. Since 1905, Mccallie has remained committed to providing an outstanding college preparatory education program for boys.
Revenue
$64.2m
Assets
$284.7m
Employees
637
EIN
62-0475837
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Siskin Childrens Institute

Siskin Children's Institute improves the quality of life for children of all abilities through excellence in education, research, health care, advocacy and support.
Revenue
$12.3m
Assets
$53.0m
Employees
336
EIN
59-1781637
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Republic Schools Nashville

Republic Schools Nashville manages public charter schools in TN, prepares scholars to graduate college, and values innovation and ownership.
Revenue
$22.1m
Assets
$35.4m
Employees
216
EIN
27-3342540
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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