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Best Tennessee Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 3,595 students located throughout Tennessee.

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The King's Academy Photo - 65-Acres located in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains.

Baylor School Photo - Baylor has six dormitories, each with its own unique amenities: gorgeous views of the Tennessee River, stone patios, TV and study lounges, faculty families, and dozens of friendly housemates. Overall, Baylor has 200 boarding students from 24 states and 18 countries.

McCallie School Photo - The 180,000 square-foot Sports & Activities Center is home to five basketball courts, a racquetball court, a climbing gym, a weight room, a 25yd x 25m swimming pool, a wrestling room, twenty-five indoor rowing machines, an indoor track, and a full-service athletic training room. The building also houses a student recreation area with ping-pong tables, pool tables, and an arcade.

St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - Sewanee is a small town that's big on education. Thanks to a special relationship with the University of the South, students at St. Andrew's-Sewanee enjoy the opportunity to take college courses for free, attend dozens of concerts and lectures each year, and have access to a research library. Sewanee's downtown offers coffee houses, restaurants, and gift shops.

Currey Ingram Academy Photo - Aerial view of Currey Ingram's 83-acre campus.

Top Tennessee Boarding Schools (2026)

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Baylor School

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171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902

Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 35% Tuition listed

Currey Ingram Academy

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6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3173

Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 7 students Acceptance rate: 98% Tuition listed

The King's Academy

(Christian)

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202 Smothers Road
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321

Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 95% Tuition listed

McCallie School

(Non-denom. / Christian)

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500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300

Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed

St. Andrew's-Sewanee School

(Episcopal)

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290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651

Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 83% Tuition listed

The Webb School

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319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003

Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in Tennessee?

There are 6 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Tennessee.

What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Tennessee?

The average Tennessee boarding school tuition cost is $63,145 per year.

What is the oldest boarding school in Tennessee?

St. Andrew's-Sewanee School, founded in 1868, is the oldest boarding school in Tennessee.

What boarding school in Tennessee has the lowest acceptance rates?

Baylor School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (35%) in Tennessee.

What boarding school in Tennessee has the highest average SAT scores?

Baylor School has the highest average SAT scores (1370) in Tennessee.

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