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Best Tennessee Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 2,733 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Tennessee include The Webb School, Baylor School, and McCallie School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Tennessee (2026-27)

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Baylor School
Gr: 6-12 | 1,113 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 59
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
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McCallie School
Gr: 6-12 | 994 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 94
All-boys (Christian)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
(4)
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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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The Webb School
Gr: 6-12 | 426 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 29
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
(13)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Tennessee?
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Tennessee include The Webb School, Baylor School, and McCallie School.
How many private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Tennessee?
4 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Tennessee.
What percentage of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
50% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
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Private Schools
2,733
Students
$45,715
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
8:1
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