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Average Private School endowment in Tennessee

The average private school endowment in Tennessee is $56.4M (2026).

The private school in Tennessee with the highest endowment is Ooltewah Adventist School, with a endowment of $500M.

Quick Facts (2026)

# TN Schools Ranked: 33
Top 20 Range (Endowment): $24–$500
TN School Avg.: $56
National School Avg.: $49

Quick Facts (2026)

# TN Schools Ranked: 33
Top 20 Range (Endowment): $24–$500
TN School Avg.: $56
National School Avg.: $49

Tennessee Average Endowment (Trends)

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Year	Tennessee (TN) avg
2025	$56.8
2024	$47.9
2023	$51.9
2022	$54.0
2021	$48.6
2020	$44.2
2019	$41.1
2018	$51.4
2017	$50.3

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Endowment Range: $1M $500M Avg. Endowment: $56.4M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average private schools endowment?

The Tennessee average private schools endowment is $56.4M for 2026.

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

The top ranked private schools in Tennessee include Ooltewah Adventist School, McCallie School and Baylor 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 Ooltewah Adventist School, with a value of $500.0M.

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