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Average Private School Endowment in Tennessee

Name: Tennessee Average Endowment Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school endowment in Tennessee is $40.1M (2026-27).

The private school in Tennessee with the highest endowment is McCallie School, with a endowment of $166M.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 24
Top 20 Range (Endowment): $4M–$166M
TN School Avg.: $40M
National School Avg.: $23M

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 24
Top 20 Range (Endowment): $4M–$166M
TN School Avg.: $40M
National School Avg.: $23M

Tennessee Average Endowment (Trends)

Total Growth: (-19.0%) (-$10.3 million since 2022)

View Data

Year	National avg	Tennessee (TN) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$39 million	$43.7 million	▼ -$4.2 million	▼ -8.7%
2024	$39 million	$47.9 million	▼ -$4.0 million	▼ -7.7%
2023	$39 million	$51.9 million	▼ -$2.1 million	▼ -3.9%
2022	$40 million	$54.0 million	—	—

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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 (endowment range: $4M–$166M, avg $40M)

Endowment Range: $1M $166M Avg. Endowment: $40.1M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average private schools endowment?

The Tennessee average private schools endowment is $40.1M for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the highest endowment in Tennessee?

The top ranked private schools in Tennessee include McCallie School, Baylor School and The Ensworth School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the highest endowment in Tennessee?

The private high school with the highest endowment in Tennessee is McCallie School, with a value of $166.0M. The private elementary school with the highest endowment is McCallie School, with a value of $166.0M.

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