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Claiborne County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 530 students in Claiborne County, TN (there are 14 public schools, serving 4,061 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
83% of private schools in Claiborne County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Claiborne County (2026-27)

Map of Aliyah Academy
Aliyah Academy
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Alternative School
118 England Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(865) 297-6940
(1)
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Map of Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
428 Harmon Rd
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 526-2807
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Map of J Frank White Academy
J Frank White Academy
Gr: K-12 | 181 students
6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-6293
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Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 71 students
Po Box 4158
Kingsport, TN 37665
(423) 247-3578
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Map of Tri-state Christian Academy
Tri-state Christian Academy
Gr: 1-11 | 7 students
271 Arthur Road
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
(423) 869-8008
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
530 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
55 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,138
$12,665
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
307 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
4%
# Black Students
17 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
473 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
88%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
42 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
8%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Claiborne County, TN?
5 private schools are located in Claiborne County, TN.
How diverse are private schools in Claiborne County?
Claiborne County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Claiborne County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Claiborne County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Claiborne County?
83% of private schools in Claiborne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Baptist).

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