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Best Tennessee All-Girls Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 all-girls private schools serving 3,387 students in Tennessee.

The all-girls private schools in Tennessee include Girls Preparatory School, St. Mary's Episcopal School, and East Tn Christian Home & Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 84%.

53% of all-girls private schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 15
# Students Served: 3,387

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 15
# Students Served: 3,387

Tennessee All-Girls Private School Trends

Private Schools

3,387

Students

$32,575

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

19%

Students of Color

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-girls private schools in Tennessee?

The all-girls private schools in Tennessee include Girls Preparatory School, St. Mary's Episcopal School, and East Tn Christian Home & Academy.

How many all-girls private schools are located in Tennessee?

15 all-girls private schools are located in Tennessee.

How diverse are all-girls private schools in Tennessee?

Tennessee all-girls private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.

What percentage of all-girls private schools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?

53% of all-girls private schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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