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Tennessee Private Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: Tennessee Average Tuition Cost Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $12,665 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $12,771 per year and the private high school average is $13,939 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Gateway Christian Academy and Lighthouse Christian Academy, each with a tuition of $1,025.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 211
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,025–$4,200
TN School Avg.: $12,665
National School Avg.: $11,160

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 211
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,025–$4,200
TN School Avg.: $12,665
National School Avg.: $11,160

Tennessee Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +32.5% (+$3,308 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Tennessee (TN) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$13,484	▲ +$424	▲ +3.2%
2024	$14,622	$13,060	▲ +$644	▲ +5.2%
2023	$14,057	$12,416	▲ +$551	▲ +4.6%
2022	$13,504	$11,865	▲ +$287	▲ +2.5%
2021	$13,232	$11,578	▲ +$239	▲ +2.1%
2020	$12,915	$11,339	▲ +$228	▲ +2.1%
2019	$12,656	$11,111	▲ +$159	▲ +1.5%
2018	$12,363	$10,952	▲ +$379	▲ +3.6%
2017	$12,049	$10,573	▲ +$397	▲ +3.9%
2016	$11,633	$10,176	▲ +$378	▲ +3.9%
2015	$11,174	$9,798	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Tennessee (tuition range: $1,025–$4,200, avg $12,665)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,025 $5,000 Avg. Tuition Cost: $3,588

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average private schools tuition?

The Tennessee average private schools tuition is $12,665 for 2026-27.

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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