For the 2026 school year, there are 409 religiously affiliated private schools serving 88,026 students in Tennessee (67% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $11,206, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $13,439.
Top-Ranked Tennessee 草榴社区 Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)
Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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