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Tennessee Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 409 religiously affiliated private schools serving 89,174 students in Tennessee (68% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $10,629, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,665.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (32% of schools), Baptist (17% of schools) and Catholic (10% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 409
  • # Students Served: 89,174

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 409
  • # Students Served: 89,174

Top Ranked Tennessee Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
African Methodist Episcopal
1
18
37%
Amish
5
98
-
Baptist
70
11,851
14%
Brethren
1
31
-
Catholic
42
13,876
21%
Christian
129
35,266
24%
Church of Christ
21
9,990
11%
Church of God
3
365
26%
Church of God in Christ
4
260
100%
Church of the Nazarene
1
51
13%
Disciples of Christ
1
82
100%
Episcopal
11
3,677
26%
Islamic
6
875
54%
Jewish
8
737
12%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6
873
22%
Mennonite
3
87
-
Methodist
12
1,790
9%
Other
18
2,657
9%
Pentecostal
20
916
26%
Presbyterian
9
3,276
8%
Seventh Day Adventist
38
2,398
34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Tennessee include Concord Christian School, Evangelical Christian School, and Christian Academy Of Knoxville.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Tennessee?
409 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Tennessee.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Tennessee?
The average tuition cost is $10,629, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,665.

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