For the 2024-25 school year, there are 635 private schools serving 116,065 students in Tennessee (there are 1,902 public schools, serving 1,006,144 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Tennessee attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $11,805 for elementary schools and $12,599 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The 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 10:1.
Top Ranked Tennessee Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: East Memphis (8 schools), Green Hills (8 schools), Cedar Bluff (6 schools), Midtown (5 schools), Midtown (5 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 Lipscomb Academy, Montgomery Bell Academy, and University School Of Nashville.
How many private schools are located in Tennessee?
There are 635 private schools are located in Tennessee.
How much do private schools cost in Tennessee?
The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $11,805 for elementary schools and $12,599 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 11%).
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: Calvary Baptist School vs. Rhea County Academy, Rhea County Academy vs. Calvary Baptist School, United Christian Academy vs. Greater Things Christian School
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