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Tennessee Special Education Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 special education private schools serving 1,640 students in Tennessee.

The special education private schools in Tennessee include Siskin School, Benton Hall Academy, and Currey Ingram Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 86%.

14% of special education private schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 29
# Students Served: 1,640

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 29
# Students Served: 1,640

Tennessee Special Education Private School Trends

Private Schools

1,640

Students

$13,061

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

26%

Students of Color

5:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Tennessee?

The special education private schools in Tennessee include Siskin School, Benton Hall Academy, and Currey Ingram Academy.

How many special education private schools are located in Tennessee?

29 special education private schools are located in Tennessee.

How diverse are special education private schools in Tennessee?

Tennessee special education private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.

What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?

14% of special education private schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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