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Best Tennessee Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 356 private daycares & preschools serving 76,799 students in Tennessee.

The private daycares & preschools in Tennessee include Saint Matthew Catholic School, St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School, and Boyd Buchanan School.

The average tuition cost is $11,797, which is lower than the Tennessee average tuition cost of $13,436.

68% of private daycares & preschools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 356
# Students Served: 76,799

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 356
# Students Served: 76,799

Tennessee Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

356

Private Schools

76,799

Students

$11,797

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

19%

Students of Color

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Tennessee?

The private daycares & preschools in Tennessee include Saint Matthew Catholic School, St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School, and Boyd Buchanan School.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Tennessee?

356 private daycares & preschools are located in Tennessee.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Tennessee?

The average tuition cost is $11,797, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $13,436.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Tennessee?

Tennessee private daycares & preschools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?

68% of private daycares & preschools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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