Best Tennessee Private Schools (2022-23)
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 535 private schools serving 104,259 students in Tennessee (there are 1,881 public schools, serving 984,326 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Tennessee are educated in private schools compared to the national average of 10%.
The average private school tuition is $10,534 for elementary schools and $11,105 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Tennessee include Templeton Academy - Nashville, Pope John Paul II Preparatory School and Saint Matthew Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 86% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 21% and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
Top Ranked Tennessee Private Schools by County (2022-23)
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