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Largest Tennessee Private High Schools

Name: Tennessee Average Students Per School Trends (High School)
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The average private high school in Tennessee has 271 students (2026-27).

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 298
Top 20 Range (Students): 912–5,001
TN School Avg.: 271
National School Avg.: 244

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 298
Top 20 Range (Students): 912–5,001
TN School Avg.: 271
National School Avg.: 244

Tennessee Average Students Per School (Trends)

Total Growth: +29.6% (+61 since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Tennessee (TN) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	253	267	▲ +9	▲ +3.5%
2024	245	258	▲ +5	▲ +2.0%
2023	247	253	▼ -17	▼ -6.3%
2022	257	270	▲ +12	▲ +4.7%
2021	249	258	▲ +21	▲ +8.9%
2020	235	237	▲ +7	▲ +3.0%
2019	242	230	▲ +9	▲ +4.1%
2018	238	221	▼ -13	▼ -5.6%
2017	246	234	▲ +8	▲ +3.5%
2016	241	226	▲ +20	▲ +9.7%
2015	220	206	—	—

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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 271)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average private high schools student size?

The Tennessee average private high schools student size is 271 for 2026-27.

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

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

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