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Franklin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Franklin County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Andrew's-sewanee School Photo
St. Andrew's-sewanee School
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 31
Episcopal
290 Quintard Rd
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
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Map of Winchester Christian Academy
Winchester Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Church of Christ
1230 S. College St.
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5466
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
366 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,200
$12,665
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,845
$7,156
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$18.6 million
$40.08 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
11%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
17 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
232 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
60%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
88 Students
28,817 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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