Adventist Christian School of Maryville Photo

Best Blount County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,580 students in Blount County, TN (there are 32 public schools, serving 17,416 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Blount County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Blount County, TN include Clayton-Bradley Academy and Maryville Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Blount County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Pentecostal).

Top-Ranked Blount County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Clayton-Bradley Academy
Clayton-Bradley Academy Photo
(9)
425 Alcoa Trail
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 494-1222
Gr: PK-12 | 502 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Maryville Christian School
(Christian)
2525 Morganton Rd
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 681-3205
Gr: PK-12 | 793 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adventist Christian School of Maryville
Adventist Christian School of Maryville Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2921 Sevierville Rd.
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-7584
Gr: 1-8 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Apostolic Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(4)
1331 William Blount Dr
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 984-0046
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Tuition listed
Gateway Center
All-boys
3845 Holston College Rd
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 524-5757
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Maryville KinderCare
Maryville KinderCare Photo - Welcome to Maryville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1752 West Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 977-6825
Gr: NS-PK
School Of Hope
All-girls | Alternative School (Methodist)
1633 Louisville Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5800
Gr: PK | 4 students
The Village Academy
The Village Academy Photo
Alternative School
2431 Jones Bend Rd
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 970-6336
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Blount County, Tennessee

Blount County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 59
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 995-2125
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students
913 E Cumberland Dr
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 498-3277
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Tuition listed

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
1,580 Students
113,796 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
121 Teachers
11,137 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,088
$13,381
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,660
$6,809
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
2,798 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
4,328 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
13 Students
7,103 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
741 Students
68,839 Students
% White Students
45%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
839 Students
28,612 Students
% of Others Students
52%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Blount County, TN?
The top-ranked private schools in Blount County, TN include Clayton-Bradley Academy and Maryville Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Blount County?
8 private schools are located in Blount County.
How diverse are private schools in Blount County?
Blount County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Blount County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Blount County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Blount County?
50% of private schools in Blount County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Pentecostal).
Which private schools in Blount County are often viewed compared to one another?

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