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Tennessee Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: Tennessee Average Tuition Cost Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school tuition in Tennessee is $12,771 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is The Farm School, with a tuition of $1,200.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 136
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,200–$5,000
TN School Avg.: $12,870
National School Avg.: $10,510

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 136
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,200–$5,000
TN School Avg.: $12,870
National School Avg.: $10,510

Tennessee Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +33.8% (+$3,125 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Tennessee (TN) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,807	$12,380	▲ +$412	▲ +3.4%
2024	$12,481	$11,968	▲ +$611	▲ +5.4%
2023	$11,978	$11,357	▲ +$538	▲ +5.0%
2022	$11,484	$10,819	▲ +$265	▲ +2.5%
2021	$11,253	$10,554	▲ +$183	▲ +1.8%
2020	$10,968	$10,371	▲ +$209	▲ +2.1%
2019	$10,740	$10,162	▲ +$155	▲ +1.5%
2018	$10,494	$10,007	▲ +$356	▲ +3.7%
2017	$10,230	$9,651	▲ +$396	▲ +4.3%
2016	$9,879	$9,255	▲ +$347	▲ +3.9%
2015	$9,510	$8,908	—	—

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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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Tuition Cost Range: $1,200 $6,625 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,711

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average private elementary schools tuition?

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

What are the private elementary schools with the lowest tuition cost in Tennessee?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Tennessee include The Farm School, Jesus Only Academy and Crossroads Christian Academy.

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