St. Mary's School Photo - Our school flower garden allows us to get outside occasionally, soak in some sunshine, and get our hands dirty!

Best 37601 Tennessee Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 838 students in 37601, TN (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,651 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in 37601, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 37601, TN include Ashley Academy and St. Mary's School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in 37601, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked 37601 Tennessee Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ashley Academy
Ashley Academy Photo
(16)
2615 S. Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 929-7888
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo - Our school flower garden allows us to get outside occasionally, soak in some sunshine, and get our hands dirty!
(Catholic)
(1)
2211 E Lakeview Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 282-3397
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Baptist Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
300 N Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 926-3696
Gr: K | 7 students
Munsey Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
201 S Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-6916
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Munsey Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
201 E Market St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-6916
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Tri-cities Christian School
(Christian)
2423 Susannah Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 323-7128
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 37601, TN?
The top ranked private schools in 37601, TN include Ashley Academy and St. Mary's School.
How many private schools are located in 37601?
6 private schools are located in 37601.
How diverse are private schools in 37601?
37601 private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in 37601 go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in 37601 are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 37601?
67% of private schools in 37601 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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