St. Andrew's-sewanee School Photo - One of the South's Most Beautiful High Schools, as chosen by Southern Living magazine, the school's 550-acre campus, including forests, bluffs and two lakes, offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A school farm, on-going wetlands study, and LEED Gold science building are just a few of the ways our campus also serves as learning lab.

Best Franklin County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 366 students in Franklin County, TN (there are 10 public schools, serving 4,742 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Franklin County, TN is St. Andrew's-sewanee School.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Franklin County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Church of Christ).

Top Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Andrew's-sewanee School
St. Andrew's-sewanee School Photo - One of the South's Most Beautiful High Schools, as chosen by Southern Living magazine, the school's 550-acre campus, including forests, bluffs and two lakes, offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A school farm, on-going wetlands study, and LEED Gold science building are just a few of the ways our campus also serves as learning lab.
(Episcopal)
290 Quintard Rd
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 463-2163
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Winchester Christian Academy
(Church of Christ)
(1)
1230 S. College St.
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5466
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Franklin County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, TN is St. Andrew's-sewanee School.
How many private schools are located in Franklin County?
2 private schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin County?
100% of private schools in Franklin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Church of Christ).

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