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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.
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Best Sewanee Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 private school serving 200 students in Sewanee, TN (there are 1 public school, serving 169 public students). 54% of all K-12 students in Sewanee, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Sewanee, 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 Sewanee, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Top Ranked Sewanee Private Schools (2025-26)

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sewanee, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Sewanee, TN is St. Andrew's-sewanee School.
How many private schools are located in Sewanee?
1 private schools are located in Sewanee.
What percentage of students in Sewanee go to private school?
54% of all K-12 students in Sewanee are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sewanee?
100% of private schools in Sewanee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

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