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Carter County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 768 students in Carter County, TN (there are 16 public schools, serving 6,367 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Carter County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Carter County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of East Tn Christian Home & Academy
East Tn Christian Home & Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
All-girls (Christian)
517 Allen Ave
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 542-4423
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Western Christian Academy Photo
Western Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 749 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
244 Sinking Creek Rd
Elizabethton, TN 37601
(800) 868-5839
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
768 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
51:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
55%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$12,665
Average Summer Program Cost
$390
$472
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.56
# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
38%
6%
# White Students
12 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
57%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
0%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carter County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Carter County, TN include East Tn Christian Home & Academy and Western Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Carter County?
2 private schools are located in Carter County.
What percentage of students in Carter County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Carter County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Carter County?
67% of private schools in Carter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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