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Cookeville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 462 students in Cookeville, TN, 5% of all K-12 students in Cookeville, TN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Cookeville, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Cookeville, TN (2026-27)

Map of Abundant Family Fellowship Academy
Abundant Family Fellowship Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students
Christian
6083 Millington Rd
Cookeville, TN 38503
(901) 443-5889
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Algood Christian Elementary School Photo
Algood Christian Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2660 Highway 111 N
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 854-0259
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Map of Endeavor - Plateau Mental Health School
Endeavor - Plateau Mental Health School
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
1200 S WILLOW AVE
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 218-2386
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Heavenly Host Lutheran School Photo
Heavenly Host Lutheran School
Gr: K-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
777 S Willow Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-3766
(6)
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Map of Highland Rim Academy
Highland Rim Academy
Gr: K-12 | 295 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1000 England Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-4472
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Map of Sylvan Prep Academy
Sylvan Prep Academy
Gr: K-12
Specialized Curriculum
728 South Jefferson Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-2543
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Cookeville, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Cookeville Christian Academy
Cookeville Christian Academy
Gr: 1-7 | 31 students
Baptist
1200 Miracle Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 209-7604
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Cookeville, TN Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+20.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
462
Students
+91.7% (+221 students) 10-yr
$8,836
Avg. Tuition
+84.1% (+$4,036) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
+100.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+50.0% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cookeville)
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools
605 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCookeville, TN Total Schools
20256
20247
20237
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20176
20165
20155
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# Students
462 Students
113,692 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202592203179
202482197172
202375196174
202272210185
202152202180
202051190171
201946187175
201846181172
201741190180
201648184178
201548174167
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% Students of Color
8%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20258%20%34%
20249%20%34%
202310%19%33%
20229%20%33%
202111%20%32%
202010%19%32%
20196%20%31%
20186%19%31%
201710%21%32%
20164%21%32%
20154%20%32%
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0.31
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20250.310.560.65
20240.320.560.65
20230.550.540.65
20220.550.530.64
20210.500.520.64
20200.510.520.64
20190.170.500.63
20180.170.500.63
20170.150.470.61
20160.220.460.61
20150.220.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20253%3%5%
20244%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%2%4%
20214%2%4%
20204%2%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20171%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20231%3%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%3%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20252%6%7%
20242%7%7%
20231%6%8%
20211%7%7%
20201%7%8%
20192%7%7%
20182%7%7%
20174%7%7%
20163%7%7%
20153%8%8%
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# White Students
412 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
82%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202582%61%52%
202482%61%52%
202345%62%52%
202248%64%54%
202164%65%54%
202064%66%54%
201991%68%56%
201891%68%56%
201792%71%58%
201688%71%58%
201588%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
54 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
11%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202511%26%26%
202410%25%26%
202350%26%25%
202248%24%25%
202130%23%25%
202030%22%24%
20192%20%24%
20182%19%23%
20172%18%22%
20168%17%22%
20158%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202311:110:111:1
202210:110:111:1
20217:110:111:1
20207:110:112:1
20196:110:112:1
20186:110:112:1
20177:110:112:1
20168:110:112:1
20158:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202567%54%55%
202467%54%54%
20207%52%54%
20197%52%53%
20187%53%53%
20177%51%53%
20167%51%52%
20157%50%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025101515
2024101515
202381515
202281515
202181515
2020101515
2019101515
2018101515
2017101515
2016101415
2015101415
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025111513
202461412
202361311
202261311
202161411
202061311
201961311
201861211
201761210
201661310
201561310
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,836
$12,665

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025$16,918$13,484$15,012
2020$4,800$10,020$11,512
2019$4,800$9,588$11,293
2018$4,800$9,538$11,017
2017$4,800$8,676$10,708
2016$4,800$8,511$10,356
2015$4,800$8,472$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCookeville, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202558%83%81%
202090%88%85%
201990%88%85%
201890%88%85%
201790%88%85%
201690%89%85%
201590%89%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cookeville, TN?
6 private schools are located in Cookeville, TN.
How diverse are private schools in Cookeville?
Cookeville private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Cookeville go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Cookeville are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cookeville?
67% of private schools in Cookeville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Cookeville are often viewed compared to one another?

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