For the 2026 school year, there are 6 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 3,492 students located throughout Tennessee.
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Best Tennessee Boarding Schools (2026)
Top Tennessee Boarding Schools (2026)
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1,050 students
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 433 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4.5:1
Avg. class size: 7 students
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6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3173
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 400 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Tuition listed
Tennessee Baptist Convention
202 Smothers Road
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 994 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 14 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
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All-boys (Christian)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 210 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
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 405 students
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Avg. class size: 13 students
Acceptance rate: 60%
Tuition listed
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
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 $59,093 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 (40%) 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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Quick Facts (2026)
- # Boarding Schools: 6
- # Students Served: 3,492
- Average Tuition: $59,093
- Average Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Average Class Size: 13 students
- % Students Boarding: 27%
- % International Students: 17%
- % Students of Color: 21%
- % Students on Financial Aid: 46%
- Average SAT Score: 1,272
- % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 70%
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