Tennessee Boarding Schools

Tennessee has 6 boarding schools serving 3,524 students. They include 5 co-ed schools and 1 all-boys school.
Average tuition is $63,728, based on 6 reporting schools, 5% below the national average of $67,131.
45% of students receive financial aid, based on 5 reporting schools, 2 points above the national average of 43%.
The average class size is 13 students, based on 6 reporting schools, compared with 12 nationally.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 3,524
  • Average Tuition: $63,728
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 45%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,272
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
  • % Students Boarding: 24%
  • % International Students: 16%
  • % Students of Color: 21%

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Boarding Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 3,524
  • Average Tuition: $63,728
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 45%
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 71%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • Average SAT Score: 1,272
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
  • % Students Boarding: 24%
  • % International Students: 16%
  • % Students of Color: 21%

Top Tennessee Boarding Schools (2026-27)

Baylor School Photo - Baylor School is situated on 690 acres along the Tennessee River.
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1,120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 31%
Tuition listed
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
(4)
Currey Ingram Academy Photo - Aerial view of Currey Ingram's 83-acre campus.
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 430 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4.5:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
Acceptance rate: 98%
Tuition listed
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3173
The King's Academy Photo - 65-Acres located in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains.
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 483 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Tuition listed
Christian
202 Smothers Road
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
(3)
McCallie School Photo - The College Counseling office works with our students to help them find the best college fit and to ensure they are well prepared for the application and financial aid processes.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 1,006 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
All-boys (Non-denom. / Christian)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
(3)
St. Andrew's-Sewanee School Photo - Founded in 1868, St. Andrew's-Sewanee and its students enjoy many long held traditions like the Morning Watch, ringing the Chapel Bells after a victory, Creative Expression Assemblies, Winterim, and the International Flag Ceremony. Recent additions include the Tri-Tree Competition, the pancake race, and the Blessing of the Animals.
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 185 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 83%
Tuition listed
Episcopal
290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
(6)
The Webb School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
(10)

Historical Statistics Overview

This State (TN)
US (avg. per state)
# Schools
6 Schools
6.5 Schools

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# Students
3,609 Students
2,532 Students

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Academics and Faculty

This State (TN)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

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% Faculty with Advanced Degree
73%
69%

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Academic Programs

This State (TN)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Tennessee report Avg. IB Courses, so the South regional average is shown for that row.
Avg. AP/Advanced Courses
21
21

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Avg. IB Courses
32
28

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Avg. Class Size
13
13

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Academic Performance

This State (TN)
US
Avg. SAT Score
1272
1268
Avg. ACT Score
26
27

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Avg. Acceptance Rate
72%
58%

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Tuition and Finances

This State (TN)
US
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$60,560
$64,659

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Avg. Tuition (Day)
$30,008
$38,029

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Avg. Tuition (International)
$62,498
$62,844

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Avg. Financial Aid Rate
47%
42%

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Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$21,089
$27,222

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Avg. Endowment
$69 MM
$84 MM

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Student Diversity

This State (TN)
US
% Students of Color
20%
30%

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% International Students
16%
27%

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% Boarding Students
25%
59%

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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 $63,728 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 (31%) 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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