Saint Matthew Catholic School Top 7 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (TN)

Holy Rosary Academy Top 24 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (TN)

Knoxville Catholic High School Top 13 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (TN)

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Tennessee Blue Ribbon Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 blue ribbon private schools serving 5,601 students in Tennessee.

The blue ribbon private schools in Tennessee include Knoxville Catholic High School, Saint Matthew Catholic School, and St. Bernard Academy.

The average tuition cost is $12,883, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,665.

100% of blue ribbon private schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 12
# Students Served: 5,601

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 12
# Students Served: 5,601

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Tennessee?

The blue ribbon private schools in Tennessee include Knoxville Catholic High School, Saint Matthew Catholic School, and St. Bernard Academy.

How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Tennessee?

12 blue ribbon private schools are located in Tennessee.

How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Tennessee?

The average tuition cost is $12,883, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,665.

How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Tennessee?

Tennessee blue ribbon private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.

What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?

100% of blue ribbon private schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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