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Charleston Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Charleston, TN (2026)

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 (7-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 7-yr
90
Students
+650.0% (+78 students) 7-yr
4%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+33.3% (+2.0) 7-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Charleston)
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
90 Students
113,497 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCharleston, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202545203179
202445197172
202345196174
202212210185
202112202180
202012190171
201912187175
201812181172
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% Students of Color
4%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2023-2025)

YearCharleston, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20254%20%34%
20244%20%34%
20234%19%33%
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0.26
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearCharleston, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20250.260.560.65
20240.260.560.65
20230.260.540.65
20220.000.530.64
20210.000.520.64
20200.000.520.64
20190.000.500.63
20180.000.500.63
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# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
1 Student
7,090 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20251%6%7%
20241%7%7%
20231%6%8%
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# White Students
77 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
86%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202586%61%52%
202486%61%52%
202386%62%52%
2022100%64%54%
2021100%65%54%
2020100%66%54%
2019100%68%56%
2018100%68%56%
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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
10 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
11%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCharleston, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202511%26%26%
202411%25%26%
202311%26%25%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2018-2025)

YearCharleston, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20258:110:111:1
20248:110:111:1
20238:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
20216:110:111:1
20206:110:112:1
20196:110:112:1
20186:110:112:1
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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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