The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $13,444 per year (2025).
The private elementary school average tuition cost is $13,590 per year and the private high school average is $14,800 per year.
The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Gateway Christian Academy, with a tuition of $1,025.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,025
$5,000
Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,432
Tennessee Private Schools By Tuition Cost (2025)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Gateway Christian Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $1,025
Grades: Inquire with school
2342 Refuge Rd
Bethel Springs, TN 38315
(731) 934-9476
Bethel Springs, TN 38315
(731) 934-9476
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $1,025
Grades: K-12
130 Maple Dr N
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 612-5200
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 612-5200
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
The Farm School![The Farm School Photo]( "The Farm School Photo")
Alternative School
Tuition: $1,200
Grades: K-11
151 Schoolhouse Road
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-2325
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-2325
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Primrose School Of Cool Springs
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,200
Grades: K
1010 Windcross Ct
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 771-3001
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 771-3001
Rank: #55.
Tuition: $1,275
Grades: NS
5110 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 833-1500
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 833-1500
Rank: #66.
LifeHouse Academy![LifeHouse Academy Photo]( "LifeHouse Academy Photo")
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
Tuition: $1,500
Grades: K-12
535 Oak Ridge Tpk.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 481-2519
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 481-2519
Rank: #77.
Lakeside Christian Academy![Lakeside Christian Academy Photo - This is the front of our building located at 2920 Hwy. 641 North in Paris, TN]( "Lakeside Christian Academy Photo - This is the front of our building located at 2920 Hwy. 641 North in Paris, TN")
(Christian)
Tuition: $1,575
Grades: 11
2920 Hwy. 641 North
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 644-3572
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 644-3572
Rank: #88.
Tuition: $2,000
Grades: 1-12
366 Cove Creek Road
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 692-3635
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 692-3635
Rank: #99.
Jesus Only Academy
(Pentecostal)
Tuition: $2,340
Grades: PK-9
324 Glenrose Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 242-6216
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 242-6216
Rank: #1010.
Crossroads Christian Academy
(Christian)
Tuition: $2,500
Grades: PK-8
1963 Martel Road
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(908) 735-5501
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(908) 735-5501
Rank: #1111.
Tuition: $2,600
Grades: K-12
2200 North Main
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8115
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8115
Rank: #1212.
Tuition: $2,700
Grades: NS-12
4179 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 743-4250
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 743-4250
Rank: #1313.
Tuition: $3,250
Grades: K-12
256 Uffelman Dr
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-6003
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-6003
Rank: #1414.
Covenant Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Tuition: $3,350
Grades: PK-11
Po Box 89
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7000
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7000
Rank: #1515.
Adventist Christian School of Maryville![Adventist Christian School of Maryville Photo]( "Adventist Christian School of Maryville Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Tuition: $3,650
Grades: 1-8
2921 Sevierville Rd.
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-7584
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-7584
Rank: #1616.
Temple Baptist Christian School![Temple Baptist Christian School Photo]( "Temple Baptist Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
Tuition: $3,675
Grades: PK-12
66 Fairlane Drive
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 728-4911
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 728-4911
Rank: #1717.
Tuition: $3,850
Grades: K-12
107 Old Hen Valley Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-4831
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-4831
Rank: #1818.
Knoxville Adventist School
Alternative School (Seventh Day Adventist)
Tuition: $3,990
Grades: K-8
3615 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 522-9929
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 522-9929
Rank: #1919.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy![Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo - Arts and crafts are always so much fun.]( "Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo - Arts and crafts are always so much fun.")
(Baptist)
Tuition: $4,000
Grades: PK-5
9956 Dutchtown Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 690-3681
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 690-3681
Rank: #2020.
Tuition: $4,020
Grades: PK-12
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 201-1192
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 201-1192
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Tuition: $4,200
Grades: PK-10
801 Harrison Rd
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-9877
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-9877
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Covenant Academy![Covenant Academy Photo]( "Covenant Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Tuition: $4,200
Grades: K-12
1079 Country Club Dr
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 668-6185
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 668-6185
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Tuition: $4,200
Grades: PK-8
28 Rock Quarry Road
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-0026
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-0026
Rank: #2424.
Heritage Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Tuition: $4,275
Grades: PK-8
428 Harmon Rd
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 526-2807
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 526-2807
Rank: #2525.
Franklin Road Christian School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $4,350
Grades: PK-12
3124 Franklin Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-0894
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-0894
Rank: #2626.
New Hope Christian School
(Baptist)
Tuition: $4,479
Grades: PK-8
7602 Bud Hawkins Rd
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 688-5330
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 688-5330
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Tuition: $4,600
Grades: PK-12
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Calvary Christian School![Calvary Christian School Photo - Our Andrews Annex that holds our 3rd grade to 12th grade classes.]( "Calvary Christian School Photo - Our Andrews Annex that holds our 3rd grade to 12th grade classes.")
(Baptist)
Tuition: $4,600
Grades: PK-12
4601 North Ter
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-2181
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-2181
Rank: #2929.
Ooltewah Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Tuition: $4,700
Grades: K-8
9209 Amos Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 238-4449
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 238-4449
Rank: #3030.
Fc Boyd Senior Christian School
(Church of Christ)
Tuition: $4,910
Grades: PK-12
806 Morrison St
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 473-9631
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 473-9631
Rank: #3131.
St. Ann School![St. Ann School Photo - Science Experiments]( "St. Ann School Photo - Science Experiments")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $4,924
Grades: PK-8
5105 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 269-0565
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 269-0565
Rank: #3232.
Tuition: $4,950
Grades: NS-8
2612 White Bluff Road
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 441-4822
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 441-4822
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Berean Academy
(Baptist)
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: PK-12
441 Berean Ln
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 877-1288
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 877-1288
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: PK-12
535 Denmark Jackson Road
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Johnson City KinderCare![Johnson City KinderCare Photo - All About Dinosaurs]( "Johnson City KinderCare Photo - All About Dinosaurs")
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $5,000
Grades: NS-PK
906 Sunset Dr.
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 282-4094
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 282-4094
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tennessee average private schools tuition?
The Tennessee average private schools tuition is $13,444 for 2025.
What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Tennessee?
The top ranked private schools in Tennessee include Gateway Christian Academy, Lighthouse Christian Academy and The Farm School.
What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Tennessee?
The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Tennessee is Lighthouse Christian Academy, with a tuition of $1025. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is Lighthouse Christian Academy, with a tuition of $1025.
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