For the 2025-26 school year, there are 606 private schools serving 113,752 students in Tennessee (there are 1,925 public schools, serving 1,010,424 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Tennessee attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $13,630 for elementary schools and $14,768 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Tennessee include St. Mary's Episcopal School, Lipscomb Academy, and Harpeth Hall School.
The average acceptance rate is 83% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 20% and the student-teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top Ranked Tennessee Private Schools by County (2025-26)
Popular neighborhoods: East Memphis (8 schools), Green Hills (8 schools), Cedar Bluff (5 schools), Midtown (5 schools), Hardin Valley (4 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Tennessee?
The top-ranked private schools in Tennessee include St. Mary's Episcopal School, Lipscomb Academy, and Harpeth Hall School.
How many private schools are located in Tennessee?
There are 606 private schools are located in Tennessee.
How much do private schools cost in Tennessee?
The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $13,630 for elementary schools and $14,768 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Tennessee?
Approximately 20% of students in Tennessee private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Tennessee go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Tennessee attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
Which private schools in Tennessee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Tennessee include: Crossroads Christian Academy vs. Lenoir City Christian Academy, Greater Things Christian School vs. United Christian Academy, United Christian Academy vs. Greater Things Christian School
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