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Private High School Minority Statistics in Tennessee

Name: Tennessee Average Students of Color Trends (High School)
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Tennessee private high schools are composed of 20% minority students (2026-27).

The private high schools in Tennessee with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 259
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 71%–100%
TN School Avg.: 26%
National School Avg.: 25%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 259
Top 20 Range (% Students Of Color): 71%–100%
TN School Avg.: 26%
National School Avg.: 25%

Tennessee Average Students of Color (Trends)

Total Growth: +35.7% (+5% since 2015)

View Data

Year	National avg	Tennessee (TN) avg
2025	32%	19% (— 0 pp)
2024	31%	19% (▲ 3 pp)
2023	31%	16% (▼ 2 pp)
2022	30%	18% (— 0 pp)
2021	30%	18% (▲ 2 pp)
2020	29%	16% (▼ 1 pp)
2019	29%	17% (▲ 2 pp)
2018	28%	15% (▼ 1 pp)
2017	30%	16% (— 0 pp)
2016	30%	16% (▲ 2 pp)
2015	30%	14%

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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 (% students of color range: 71%–100%, avg 26%)

Students Color Range: 54.24% 100% Avg. Students Color: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average private high schools minority students?

The Tennessee average private high schools minority students is 20% for 2026-27.

What are the private high schools with the highest percentage of minority students in Tennessee?

The top ranked private high schools in Tennessee include Creative Life Preparatory School, Dayspring Academy and Gmaa.

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