Algood Christian Elementary School Photo

Best Putnam County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 533 students in Putnam County, TN (there are 23 public schools, serving 12,039 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Putnam County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Putnam County, TN is Heavenly Host Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
63% of private schools in Putnam County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Mennonite).

Top-Ranked Putnam County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Heavenly Host Lutheran School
Heavenly Host Lutheran School Photo - 2012-2013 Heavenly Host Lutheran School Faculty and Staff
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
777 S Willow Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-3766
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Algood Christian Elementary School
Algood Christian Elementary School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2660 Highway 111 N
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 854-0259
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Chance Transitional School
All-girls
1744 Deberry Rd
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
1200 S WILLOW AVE
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 218-2386
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Heritage Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
23100 Clarkrange Highway
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-6675
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Highland Rim Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1000 England Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-4472
Gr: K-12 | 295 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Monterey Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
2704 Muddy Pond Rd
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 445-7782
Gr: K-8 | 24 students
Sylvan Prep Academy
Special Program Emphasis
728 South Jefferson Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-2543
Gr: K-12 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Putnam County, Tennessee

Putnam County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Miracle Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 209-7604
Gr: 1-7 | 31 students

Overview

This County (Putnam County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
533 Students
113,796 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
52 Teachers
11,137 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,984
$13,381
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$50
$6,809
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$57.16 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
2,798 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
4,328 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
7,103 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
472 Students
68,839 Students
% White Students
82%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
47 Students
28,612 Students
% of Others Students
8%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Putnam County, TN?
The top-ranked private schools in Putnam County, TN is Heavenly Host Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Putnam County?
8 private schools are located in Putnam County.
How diverse are private schools in Putnam County?
Putnam County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Putnam County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Putnam County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Putnam County?
63% of private schools in Putnam County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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