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Charleston Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 90 students in Charleston, TN, 20% of all K-12 students in Charleston, TN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Charleston, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Charleston, TN (2026-27)

Map of Candies Creek Academy
Candies Creek Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
Baptist
294 Old Eureka Rd Nw
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 790-5660
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Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 12 students
Pentecostal
8593 Hiwassee St Nw
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 665-3015
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Charleston, TN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
90
Students
4%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Charleston)
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
90 Students
113,692 Students
% Students of Color
4%
21%
0.26
0.56
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,090 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
77 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
86%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
10 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
11%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Charleston, TN?
2 private schools are located in Charleston, TN.
What percentage of students in Charleston go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Charleston are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Charleston?
100% of private schools in Charleston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Baptist).

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