The Oak Hill School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 559 students
Yearly Tuition: $24,000
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1
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School Rankings

The Oak Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Presbyterian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	The Oak Hill School
Pre-K	78
Kind	66
1	74
2	72
3	71
4	69
5	67
6	62

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Enrollment smaller in upper grades from 78 in Pre-K to 62 in Grade 6.

Year Founded

1961

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Student Body

Total Students

559 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

80 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform shirts, khakis for boys, skirts/skorts/jumpers for girls

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$24,000

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Tuition Notes

Above tuition cost applies to Grades K-6. PreK tuition: $16,000 Additional consumables fee of $1800 covers meal plan, textbooks, supplies, etc.

% on Financial Aid

10%

Admissions Director

Sarah Nickoloff

Admissions Associate

Elizabeth Coles

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfLacrosse

SoccerTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubCoding

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtDrama

MusicOutdoor Education Program

Spanish

Other Activities:

BibleP.E. (daily)

School Notes

Founded in 1961 as an outreach of First Presbyterian Church, The Oak Hill School enjoys a rich tradition of educating children based on those timeless values of personal integrity, academic accomplishment, and a strong spiritual foundation.
Oak Hill is a coeducational, non-denominational, independent elementary school serving approximately 560 students in PreK through sixth grade. Academic achievement, and teaching our children to think critically and lead with integrity are the cornerstone of this nurturing Christian environment.
With a dynamic curriculum and exceptional instruction, our students are well prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.

Founded in 1961 as an outreach of First Presbyterian Church, The Oak Hill School enjoys a rich tradition of educating children based on those timeless values of personal integrity, academic accomplishment, and a strong spiritual foundation. Oak Hill is a coeducational, non-denominational, independent elementary school serving 560 students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Academic achievement, and teaching our children to think critically and lead with integrity are the cornerstone of this nurturing Christian environment. With a dynamic curriculum and exceptional instruction, our students are well prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.

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How much does The Oak Hill School cost?

The Oak Hill School's tuition is approximately $24,000 for private students.

What sports does The Oak Hill School offer?

The Oak Hill School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is The Oak Hill School's ranking?

The Oak Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for The Oak Hill School?

The application deadline for The Oak Hill School is Dec. 1.

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