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Dayton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 169 students in Dayton, TN, 8% of all K-12 students in Dayton, TN are educated in private schools versus public 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 84%.
100% of private schools in Dayton, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Dayton Private Schools (2026)

Laurelbrook School Photo
Laurelbrook School
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 50 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
114 Campus Dr Frnt
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-3339
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Map of Rhea County Academy
Rhea County Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students
Christian
245 California Avenue
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-2826
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Dayton, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Calvary Baptist School
Calvary Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students
Baptist
160 Dayco Dr
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 570-8985
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Dayton, TN Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
169
Students
+244.9% (+120 students) 10-yr
50
Avg. Class Size
18%
Students of Color
+80.0% (+8.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+75.0% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dayton)
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
169 Students
113,497 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDayton, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202585203179
202462197172
202359196174
202258210185
202158202180
202058190171
201946187175
201846181172
201728190180
201628184178
201525174167
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% Students of Color
18%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDayton, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202518%20%34%
202418%20%34%
202320%19%33%
202219%20%33%
202119%20%32%
202019%19%32%
201928%20%31%
201828%19%31%
201715%21%32%
201615%21%32%
201510%20%32%
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0.38
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearDayton, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20250.380.560.65
20240.370.560.65
20230.400.540.65
20220.410.530.64
20210.410.520.64
20200.410.520.64
20190.550.500.63
20180.550.500.63
20170.580.470.61
20160.580.460.61
20150.120.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDayton, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20222%2%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20196%3%4%
20186%3%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
22 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDayton, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202512%4%9%
202412%4%9%
202313%3%9%
202213%3%8%
202113%3%9%
202013%3%9%
201916%2%8%
201816%3%8%
201721%2%8%
201621%2%8%
20156%2%8%
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# Black Students
17 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
9%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDayton, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20259%6%7%
20248%7%7%
20239%6%8%
202210%7%7%
202110%7%7%
202010%7%8%
201911%7%7%
201811%7%7%
201717%7%7%
201617%7%7%
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# White Students
145 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
77%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDayton, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202577%61%52%
202478%61%52%
202376%62%52%
202275%64%54%
202175%65%54%
202075%66%54%
201964%68%56%
201864%68%56%
201759%71%58%
201659%71%58%
201594%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
n/a
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDayton, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20193%20%24%
20183%19%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
25 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDayton, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20257:110:111:1
20246:110:111:1
20236:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
20216:110:111:1
20206:110:112:1
20195:110:112:1
20185:110:112:1
20174:110:112:1
20164:110:112:1
20154:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
50 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
25%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearDayton, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202527%25%34%
202427%25%34%
202327%25%34%
202227%25%33%
202127%25%33%
202027%25%32%
201927%25%31%
201827%25%30%
201727%24%30%
201627%25%29%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
84%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dayton, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Dayton, TN is Laurelbrook School.
How many private schools are located in Dayton?
2 private schools are located in Dayton.
What percentage of students in Dayton go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Dayton are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dayton?
100% of private schools in Dayton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

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