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Tennessee Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: Tennessee Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in Tennessee is $11,165 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is Our Savior Lutheran Academy, with a tuition of $1,600.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 101
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,600–$5,800
TN School Avg.: $10,738
National School Avg.: $9,672

Quick Facts (26-27)

# TN Schools Ranked: 101
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,600–$5,800
TN School Avg.: $10,738
National School Avg.: $9,672

Tennessee Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +32.3% (+$2,512 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Tennessee (TN) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$10,598	$10,284	▲ +$274	▲ +2.7%
2024	$10,320	$10,010	▲ +$459	▲ +4.8%
2023	$9,912	$9,551	▲ +$435	▲ +4.8%
2022	$9,523	$9,116	▲ +$255	▲ +2.9%
2021	$9,343	$8,861	▲ +$156	▲ +1.8%
2020	$9,146	$8,705	▲ +$82	▲ +1.0%
2019	$8,995	$8,623	▲ +$122	▲ +1.4%
2018	$8,784	$8,501	▲ +$309	▲ +3.8%
2017	$8,577	$8,192	▲ +$420	▲ +5.4%
2016	$8,274	$7,772	▲ +$317	▲ +4.3%
2015	$8,007	$7,455	—	—

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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: $1,600–$5,800, avg $10,738)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,600 $7,524 Avg. Tuition Cost: $5,245

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average private preschools tuition?

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

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in Tennessee?

The top ranked private preschools in Tennessee include Our Savior Lutheran Academy, Jesus Only Academy and Crossroads Christian Academy.

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