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Largest Tennessee Private Schools

Name: Tennessee Average Students Per School Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school in Tennessee has 206 students (2026-27).

The largest private school in Tennessee is Lighthouse Christian Academy, with 5,001 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 553
Top 20 Range (Students): 912–5,001
TN School Avg.: 206
National School Avg.: 175

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 553
Top 20 Range (Students): 912–5,001
TN School Avg.: 206
National School Avg.: 175

Tennessee Average Students Per School (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +10.3% (+19 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Tennessee (TN) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	179	203	▲ +6	▲ +3.0%
2024	172	197	▲ +1	▲ +0.5%
2023	174	196	▼ -14	▼ -6.7%
2022	185	210	▲ +8	▲ +4.0%
2021	180	202	▲ +12	▲ +6.3%
2020	171	190	▲ +3	▲ +1.6%
2019	175	187	▲ +6	▲ +3.3%
2018	172	181	▼ -9	▼ -4.7%
2017	180	190	▲ +6	▲ +3.3%
2016	178	184	▲ +10	▲ +5.7%
2015	167	174	—	—

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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 range: 912–5,001, avg 206)

School Size Range: 767 5,001 Avg. School Size: 1,104

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average private schools student size?

The Tennessee average private schools student size is 206 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the largest student size in Tennessee?

The top ranked private schools in Tennessee include Lighthouse Christian Academy, Concord Christian School and Lipscomb Academy.

What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in Tennessee?

The private high school with the largest student size in Tennessee is Lighthouse Christian Academy, with a value of 5001. The private elementary school with the largest student size is Lighthouse Christian Academy, with a value of 5001.

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