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Most Selective Private High Schools in Tennessee

Name: Tennessee Average Acceptance Rate Trends (High School)
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The average private high school acceptance rate in Tennessee is 88% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in Tennessee is Boyd Buchanan School, with an acceptance rate of 17%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 77
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 17%–80%
TN School Avg.: 88%
National School Avg.: 84%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 77
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 17%–80%
TN School Avg.: 88%
National School Avg.: 84%

Tennessee Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-3.4%) (-3% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Tennessee (TN) avg
2025	79%	85% (— 0 pp)
2024	81%	85% (— 0 pp)
2023	81%	85% (— 0 pp)
2022	81%	85% (▼ 2 pp)
2021	81%	87% (— 0 pp)
2020	81%	87% (▲ 1 pp)
2019	81%	86% (— 0 pp)
2018	80%	86% (▲ 1 pp)
2017	81%	85% (▼ 3 pp)
2016	80%	88% (▲ 1 pp)
2015	81%	87%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Tennessee (acceptance rate range: 17%–80%, avg 88%)

Acceptance Rate Range: 17% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average private high schools acceptance rate?

The Tennessee average private high schools acceptance rate is 88% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private high schools in Tennessee?

The top ranked private high schools in Tennessee include Boyd Buchanan School, University School Of Nashville and McCallie School.

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