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Covington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 519 students in Covington, TN, 18% of all K-12 students in Covington, TN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Covington, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Covington Private Schools (2026-27)

Tipton Christian Academy Photo
Tipton Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
Baptist
2105 Highway 59 S
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-4990
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Tipton County Teen Learning Center
Gr: 8-11 | 21 students
Alternative School
4501b Muller Brass Rd
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-1955
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Covington, TN Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
519
Students
+270.7% (+379 students) 10-yr
$8,000
Avg. Tuition
+68.6% (+$3,255) 8-yr
3%
Students of Color
+50.0% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-51.4% (-18.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Covington)
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
519 Students
113,692 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCovington, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025260203179
2024206197172
2023206196174
2022206210185
2021160202180
2020160190171
2019160187175
2018148181172
2017139190180
201681184178
2015140174167
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% Students of Color
3%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCovington, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20253%20%34%
20244%20%34%
20234%19%33%
20225%20%33%
20214%20%32%
20204%19%32%
20194%20%31%
20184%19%31%
20175%21%32%
20167%21%32%
20152%20%32%
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0.22
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearCovington, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20250.220.560.65
20240.270.560.65
20230.270.540.65
20220.270.530.64
20210.330.520.64
20200.330.520.64
20190.330.500.63
20180.350.500.63
20170.370.470.61
20160.520.460.61
20150.440.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# Black Students
7 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20251%6%7%
20242%7%7%
20232%6%8%
20222%7%7%
20212%7%7%
20202%7%8%
20192%7%7%
20183%7%7%
20173%7%7%
20164%7%7%
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# White Students
56 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
11%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202511%61%52%
202414%61%52%
202314%62%52%
202214%64%54%
202118%65%54%
202018%66%54%
201918%68%56%
201819%68%56%
201720%71%58%
201635%71%58%
201531%72%58%
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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
455 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
88%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCovington, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202588%26%26%
202484%25%26%
202384%26%25%
202284%24%25%
202180%23%25%
202080%22%24%
201980%20%24%
201878%19%23%
201777%18%22%
201660%17%22%
201568%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
31 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCovington, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202517:110:111:1
202415:110:111:1
202315:110:111:1
202215:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
202011:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201623:110:112:1
201535:111:112:1
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2022-2025)

YearCovington, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025252626
2024252626
2023252626
2022252626
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$12,665

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearCovington, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025$8,000$13,484$15,012
2017$4,745$8,676$10,708
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Covington, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Covington, TN is Tipton Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Covington?
2 private schools are located in Covington.
What percentage of students in Covington go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Covington are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Covington?
50% of private schools in Covington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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