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Average Private School SAT Scores in Tennessee

Name: Tennessee Average SAT Score Trends (All Private Schools)
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The averageprivate school SAT score in Tennessee is 1286 (2026-27).

The private school in Tennessee with the highest SAT score is Lausanne Collegiate School, with an SAT score of 1490.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 20
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1116–1490
TN School Avg.: 1286
National School Avg.: 1240

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 20
Top 20 Range (Avg SAT): 1116–1490
TN School Avg.: 1286
National School Avg.: 1240

Tennessee Average SAT Score (Trends)

Total Growth: +3.2% (+40 since 2017)

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Year	National avg	Tennessee (TN) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	1233	1274	▲ +10	▲ +0.8%
2024	1230	1264	▼ -1	▼ -0.1%
2023	1228	1265	▼ -4	▼ -0.3%
2022	1229	1269	▼ -2	▼ -0.2%
2021	1229	1271	▲ +16	▲ +1.3%
2020	1226	1255	▲ +5	▲ +0.4%
2019	1226	1250	▲ +2	▲ +0.2%
2018	1226	1248	▲ +14	▲ +1.1%
2017	1233	1234	—	—

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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 (avg SAT range: 1116–1490, avg 1286)

Sat Score Range: 1116 1490 Avg. Sat Score: 1286

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average private schools SAT score?

The Tennessee average private schools SAT score is 1286 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the highest SAT score in Tennessee?

The top ranked private schools in Tennessee include Lausanne Collegiate School, St. Mary's Episcopal School and University School Of Nashville.

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

The private high school with the highest SAT score in Tennessee is Lausanne Collegiate School, with a value of 1490. The private elementary school with the highest SAT score is Lausanne Collegiate School, with a value of 1490.

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