Bradley County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 894 students in Bradley County, TN (there are 27 public schools, serving 16,181 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Bradley County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bradley County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of First Baptist Weekday Ministry
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4100 Stephens Rd Ne
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 472-5001
Map of Bowman Hills School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Seventh Day Adventist
300 Westview Dr Ne
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-6014
Map of Candies Creek Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
Baptist
294 Old Eureka Rd Nw
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 790-5660
Map of Cleveland Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students
All-girls
175 Industrial Ct Sw
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 380-8446
Map of Cleveland Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Christian
695 S Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-2642
Map of Landmark Christian Day School
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students
Christian
1802 Lois St Se
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-1545
Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 12 students
Pentecostal
8593 Hiwassee St Nw
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 665-3015
Map of Ludic
Gr: K-12 | 17 students
Special Education School
383 Parker St.
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-4722
(1)
Map of The Montessori School Of Cleveland
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
500 Tasso Ln Ne
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-7282
Map of Shenandoah Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Baptist
138 Osment Rd Se
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 339-0992
(2)
Map of Tennessee Christian Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
Christian
4100 Stephens Road NE
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 559-8939
(1)
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bradley County, Tennessee

Bradley County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of United Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students
Pentecostal
2200 Peerless Rd NW
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-2500

Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
12 Schools
# Students
894 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
78 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average ACT score
20
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,103
$12,665

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
31 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
540 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
60%
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
296 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
33%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bradley County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Bradley County, TN is First Baptist Weekday Ministry.
How many private schools are located in Bradley County?
11 private schools are located in Bradley County.
How diverse are private schools in Bradley County?
Bradley County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Bradley County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Bradley County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bradley County?
67% of private schools in Bradley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Bradley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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