For the 2025-26 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 in Claiborne County, TN 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 83%.
Private Schools in Claiborne County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
118 England Rd
Tazewell, TN 37879
(865) 297-6940
Tazewell, TN 37879
(865) 297-6940
Gr: K-12 | 160 students
Heritage Christian Academy
(Baptist)
428 Harmon Rd
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 526-2807
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 526-2807
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-6293
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-6293
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
271 Arthur Road
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
(423) 869-8008
Cumberland Gap, TN 37724
(423) 869-8008
Gr: 1-11 | 7 students
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 20%.
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%).
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