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Sewanee Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 200 students in Sewanee, TN, 58% of all K-12 students in Sewanee, TN are educated in private schools versus public 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 Sewanee, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sewanee 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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Sewanee, TN Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
200
Students
$25,200
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
55%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sewanee)
This State (TN)
# Schools
1 School
605 Schools
# Students
200 Students
113,692 Students
% Students of Color
55%
21%
0.71
0.56
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
<1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
19%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
15 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
50 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
25%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
88 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
44%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,200
$12,665
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,845
$7,156
Average Endowment Size
$18.6 million
$40.08 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
85%
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 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?
58% 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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