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Best Carter County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 84%.
67% of private schools in Carter County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCarter County Total Schools
20252
20242
20231
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
768 Students
113,497 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202510203179
202410197172
20236196174
20226210185
20216202180
20206190171
20197187175
20187181172
20178190180
20168184178
20158174167
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% Average Students of Color
45%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202545%20%34%
202445%20%34%
202214%20%33%
202114%20%32%
202014%19%32%
201929%20%31%
201829%19%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
51:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
20236:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
20216:110:111:1
20206:110:112:1
20197:110:112:1
20187:110:112:1
20174:110:112:1
20164:110:112:1
20154:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
55%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$13,467
Average Summer Program Cost
$390
$472
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20250.530.560.65
20240.530.560.65
20230.000.540.65
20220.250.530.64
20210.250.520.64
20200.250.520.64
20190.410.500.63
20180.410.500.63
20170.000.470.61
20160.000.460.61
20150.000.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20255%4%9%
20245%4%9%
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# Black Students
8 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
38%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202538%6%7%
202438%7%7%
202214%7%7%
202114%7%7%
202014%7%8%
201929%7%7%
201829%7%7%
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# White Students
12 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
57%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarter County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202557%61%52%
202457%61%52%
2023100%62%52%
202286%64%54%
202186%65%54%
202086%66%54%
201971%68%56%
201871%68%56%
2017100%71%58%
2016100%71%58%
2015100%72%58%
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# 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
n/a
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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