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Tennessee Other Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 other private high schools serving 2,504 students in Tennessee.

The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.

The other private high schools in Tennessee include New System School Inc., Memphis University School, and Cumberland Christian Academy.

These schools make up 5% of the 308 private schools in Tennessee and 3% of its 80,687 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 16
# Students Served: 2,504

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 16
# Students Served: 2,504

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked other private high schools in Tennessee?

The other private high schools in Tennessee include New System School Inc., Memphis University School, and Cumberland Christian Academy.

How many other private high schools are located in Tennessee?

16 other private high schools are located in Tennessee.

How diverse are other private high schools in Tennessee?

Tennessee other private high schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.

Tennessee Other Private High Schools Trends

Private Schools

2,504

Students

$7,062

Avg. Tuition

Students of Color

4:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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