For the 2026-27 school year, there are 38 private schools serving 11,422 students in Hamilton County, TN (there are 82 public schools, serving 45,790 public students). 20% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average tuition cost is $17,073, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,665.
71% of private schools in Hamilton County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 38
- # Students Served: 11,422
- Average Tuition: $17,073
- % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- Average Class Size: 14 students
- % Students of Color: 16%
- View Hamilton County, TN School Trends
