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 (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

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

Overview

This County (Franklin County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
366 Students
113,796 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
11,137 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
54%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,200
$13,381
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,845
$6,809
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$18.6 million
$57.16 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
2,798 Students
% Asian Students
11%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,328 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
17 Students
7,103 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
232 Students
68,839 Students
% White Students
60%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
88 Students
28,612 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
31 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

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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