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Best Tennessee Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 637 private schools serving 116,546 students in Tennessee (there are 1,907 public schools, serving 995,698 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Tennessee are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $11,502 for elementary schools and $12,278 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Tennessee include Lipscomb Academy, Montgomery Bell Academy and University School Of Nashville.
The average acceptance rate is 85% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 20% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
68% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Tennessee Private Schools by County (2024-25)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
78
21,833
21%
41
11,223
20%
58
12,989
17%
12
3,395
22%
14
2,506
12%
119
22,752
13%
16
6,683
20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tennessee?
The best top ranked private schools in Tennessee include Lipscomb Academy, Montgomery Bell Academy and University School Of Nashville.
How many private schools are located in Tennessee?
637 private schools are located in Tennessee.
How much do private schools cost in Tennessee?
The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $11,502 for elementary schools and $12,278 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Tennessee?
Tennessee private schools are approximately 20% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Tennessee go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Tennessee are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
68% of private schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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