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Anderson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 893 students in Anderson County, TN (there are 26 public schools, serving 11,039 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
25% of private schools in Anderson County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Anderson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Sailaway Learning & Academy Photo
Sailaway Learning & Academy
Gr: K-12 | 620 students
Alternative School
127 Boyd Drive
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
(865) 376-7005
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St. Marys School Photo
St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
323 Vermont Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 483-9700
(2)
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Map of Norris Academy - Sequel
Norris Academy - Sequel
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
Special Education School
17 Ridgeway Rd
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-5554
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Anderson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Crossroads Academy
Crossroads Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students
Christian
105 Fellowship Ln
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 945-1239
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Map of Faith Christian School
Faith Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Christian
1702 N Charles G Seivers Blvd
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-5162
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LifeHouse Academy
Gr: K-12 | 68 students
Assembly of God
535 Oak Ridge Tpk.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 481-2519
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
893 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
55%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,200
$12,665
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
307 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
24 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
881 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
87%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
37 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
4%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Anderson County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Anderson County, TN include Sailaway Learning & Academy and St. Marys School.
How many private schools are located in Anderson County?
3 private schools are located in Anderson County.
What percentage of students in Anderson County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Anderson County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Anderson County?
25% of private schools in Anderson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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