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Dekalb County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 71 students in Dekalb County, TN (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,933 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Dekalb County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Dekalb County (2026-27)

Map of New Frontiers Academy
New Frontiers Academy
Gr: 10 | 3 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Christian)
3939 Old Snow Hill Rd
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5623
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
71 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
54%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.56
# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
30 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
42%
6%
# White Students
30 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
42%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
9 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dekalb County, TN?
1 private schools are located in Dekalb County, TN.
What percentage of students in Dekalb County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Dekalb County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dekalb County?
100% of private schools in Dekalb County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

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