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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Top Tennessee Boarding Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Gr: 9-12 | 6-12 (day) | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3173
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3173
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 4.5:1 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
202 Smothers Road
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 95% Tuition listed
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed
290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5651
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 83% Tuition listed
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
Gr: 7-12 | 6-12 (day) | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 $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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