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Best Tennessee Private Schools (2024-25)

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.
68% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Baptist.

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

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
78
21,919
21%
41
11,276
20%
58
12,989
17%
12
3,395
21%
14
2,506
12%
117
22,105
13%
16
6,659
19%

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?
68% of private schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated, with most being Christian or Baptist.
Which private schools in Tennessee are often viewed compared to one another?

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