Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 112 students in Jefferson County, TN (there are 14 public schools, serving 7,943 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
33% of private schools in Jefferson County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).

Private Schools in Jefferson County (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Jefferson Montessori School
Montessori School
1239 Hull Way
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-5250
Gr: PK-1 | 14 students
809 Peal Ln
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 484-4124
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students
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Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3265 Blue Springs Road
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 932-7603
Gr: K-12 | 17 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Jefferson County, TN?
2 private schools are located in Jefferson County, TN.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
33% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).

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