How much does private school cost in Knoxville?

Private school in Knoxville averages $10,100/year in 2026 — 18% below the national average of $12,350/year. Religious schools average $7,100/year; independent and prep schools average $21,400/year. Knoxville has approximately 130 private schools. Source: NCES 2023–24 + local school data.

What is private school tuition in Knoxville for 2026?

Knoxville private school tuition ranges from $5,700 to $16,600/year. The city average is $10,100/year ($842/month). Religious schools run lower at $7,100/year; top independent day schools can reach $16,600+.

How does Knoxville private school cost compare to the national average?

Knoxville private school tuition averages $10,100/year, which is 18% below the national average ($12,350/year). Knoxville is more affordable than the national average for private school, with a higher share of parish-subsidized religious schools.

What are the most affordable private schools in Knoxville?

The most affordable private schools in Knoxville are typically Catholic and religious schools, which average $7,100/year. Parish-subsidized Catholic schools often run $6,000–$12,000/year — the lowest-cost private option in most metro areas. Families with financial need can apply for aid; about 27% of private school students nationally receive need-based grants averaging 48% of tuition.

Private School Cost in Knoxville 2026

Q: Can I afford private school in Knoxville?

A common rule is to keep tuition under 10–15% of gross household income. At Knoxville's average of $10,100/year, a household income of $84,000+ is generally needed without financial strain. Need-based aid and merit scholarships are available at most schools — always ask the admissions office.

Private schools in Knoxville average $10,100/year. 18% below national avg. Religious schools run $7,100/year; independent schools average $21,400/year.

City Average

$10,100

per year

Monthly Est.

$842

per month

Private Schools

130

in Knoxville

vs National

-$2,250

per year

Private School Tuition by Grade in Knoxville (2026)

Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials

Elementary School (K–5)

Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.

$8,600/yr

~$716/mo

Middle School (6–8)

Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.

$10,100/yr

~$841/mo

High School (9–12)

Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.

$12,100/yr

~$1,008/mo

Tuition by School Type in Knoxville

Average annual tuition, 2026 data

Religious Schools

Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.

$7,100/yr

-11% vs national ($8,000)

Independent Schools

Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.

$21,400/yr

-14% vs national ($25,000)

All Private Schools (Avg)

Blended average across all types.

$10,100/yr

-18% vs national ($12,350)

Tuition Range in Knoxville

Starting From

$5,700

Parish and religious schools

City Average

$10,100

Typical school

Top End

$16,600+

Elite prep schools

Most Knoxville private schools fall between $5,700 and $16,600/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.

Private Schools in Knoxville: 2026 Tuition Data

Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.

School	Annual Tuition	Type	Grades
Webb School of Knoxville	$19,400	Independent	PK–12
Knoxville Catholic High School	$13,200	Catholic	9–12

Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.