For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 27 students in Jellico, TN (there are 3 public schools, serving 546 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Jellico, TN are educated in private 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 83%.
100% of private schools in Jellico, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in Jellico, TN (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jellico Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
170 Adventist Ln
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 784-9355
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 784-9355
Gr: PK-7 | 27 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This Town (Jellico)
This State (TN)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
27 Students
113,551 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,324 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
7,095 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
19 Students
68,703 Students
% White Students
70%
61%
# 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
8 Students
28,594 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Jellico, TN?
1 private schools are located in Jellico, TN.
What percentage of students in Jellico go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Jellico are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jellico?
100% of private schools in Jellico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
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