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Tennessee Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 51 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) serving 29,413 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.

The private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Tennessee include Memphis University School, Boyd Buchanan School, and Harpeth Hall School.

The average tuition cost is $24,253, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,665.

65% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 51

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 51

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Tennessee?

The private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Tennessee include Memphis University School, Boyd Buchanan School, and Harpeth Hall School.

How many private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Tennessee?

51 private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are located in Tennessee.

How much do private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) cost in Tennessee?

The average tuition cost is $24,253, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,665.

How diverse are private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Tennessee?

Tennessee private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.

What percentage of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?

65% of private schools belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Tennessee Private Schools Belonging to Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) Trends

51

Private Schools

29,413

Students

$24,253

Avg. Tuition

19%

Students of Color

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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