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Best Tennessee Catholic Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 34 catholic private preschools serving 9,432 students in Tennessee. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Tennessee.

The catholic private preschools in Tennessee include St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School, Saint Matthew Catholic School, and Holy Rosary Catholic School.

The average tuition cost is $10,001, which is lower than the Tennessee private preschool average tuition cost of $11,842.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 34
# Students Served: 9,432

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 34
# Students Served: 9,432

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private preschools in Tennessee?

The catholic private preschools in Tennessee include St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School, Saint Matthew Catholic School, and Holy Rosary Catholic School.

How many catholic private preschools are located in Tennessee?

34 catholic private preschools are located in Tennessee.

How much do catholic private preschools cost in Tennessee?

The average tuition cost is $10,001, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $11,842.

How diverse are catholic private preschools in Tennessee?

Tennessee catholic private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.

Tennessee Catholic Private Preschools Trends

Private Schools

9,432

Students

$10,001

Avg. Tuition

23%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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