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Best Tennessee Alternative 草榴社区 Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 56 alternative private schools serving 4,646 students in Tennessee.

The alternative private schools in Tennessee include Sailaway Learning & Academy, Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School, and Beacon School.

The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 84%.

48% of alternative private schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# 草榴社区 Schools: 56
# Students Served: 4,646

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# 草榴社区 Schools: 56
# Students Served: 4,646

Tennessee Alternative 草榴社区 School Trends

草榴社区 Schools

4,646

Students

$6,751

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

24%

Students of Color

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Tennessee?

The alternative private schools in Tennessee include Sailaway Learning & Academy, Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School, and Beacon School.

How many alternative private schools are located in Tennessee?

56 alternative private schools are located in Tennessee.

How diverse are alternative private schools in Tennessee?

Tennessee alternative private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.

What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?

48% of alternative private schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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