Knoxville Catholic High School Photo

Best Knoxville Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private high schools serving 7,831 students in Knoxville, TN.
The top-ranked private high schools in Knoxville, TN include Concord Christian School, Berean Christian School, and Knoxville Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is same as the Tennessee private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
79% of private high schools in Knoxville, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Knoxville Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christian Academy Of Knoxville
Christian Academy Of Knoxville Photo
(Christian)
(19)
529 Academy Way
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 813-4225
Gr: PK-12 | 1,112 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Concord Christian School
Concord Christian School Photo - These Seniors are happy to be back on their last first day of school.
(Christian)
(6)
11704 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
Gr: PK-12 | 1,415 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berean Christian School
Berean Christian School Photo - Berean Christian School provides Knoxville area's only all day specialized classroom program for dyslexia and other learning differences
(Christian)
2329 Prosser Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 521-6054
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cumberland Christian Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 18352
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
Gr: K-12 | 492 students
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo - The GCA student body gathered on August 17, 2017, to commemorate the 20th birthday of Grace Christian Academy.
(Baptist)
(32)
5914 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 691-3427
Gr: K-12 | 785 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Knoxville Catholic High School
Knoxville Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
9245 Fox Lonas Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 560-0313
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
New Pathways Academy
1531 Dick Lonas Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 602-2021
Gr: 10 | 56 students
Paideia Academy
Paideia Academy Photo - Paideia Academy l Classical Christian School Knoxville l Assembly
(Christian)
(1)
10825 Yarnell Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 670-0440
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
River's Edge Christian Academy
River's Edge Christian Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(4)
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 201-1192
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivers Edge Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 31733
Knoxville, TN 37930
(865) 212-5575
Gr: K-12 | 390 students Tuition listed
Webb School Of Knoxville
(1)
9800 Webb School Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
Gr: PK-12 | 1,080 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 21 Tuition listed
Antioch Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5709 N Broadway St
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 688-0780
Gr: 1-9 | 6 students
Apostolic Christian School
(Pentecostal)
(1)
5020 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 523-5261
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Duncan Academy
All-boys
8550 Harold Duncan Way
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 584-0841
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
124 East Inskip Dr
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1313
Gr: K-12 Tuition listed
Knoxville Baptist Christian
Knoxville Baptist Christian Photo
(Baptist)
3839 Buffat Mill Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 524-7317
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Knoxville Christian School
(Church of Christ)
(1)
11549 Snyder Rd
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 966-7060
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Tuition listed
Oneschool Global - Knoxville Campus
(Brethren)
8042 Gleason Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 599-4161
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Smart Kids Elc
2025 E Magnolia Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 673-0040
Gr: PK-11 | 17 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4615 Asheville Highway
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 525-7807
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1539 Laurel Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 525-3885
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
West End Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School (Christian)
5311 Mckamey Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 690-1720
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Knoxville)
This State (TN)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
7,831 Students
80,770 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
808 Teachers
8,222 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1235
(Out of 1600)
1274
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,268
$14,671
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,000
$321
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,150
$7,993
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.51
# American Indian Students
14 Students
266 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
244 Students
2,199 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
143 Students
2,962 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
192 Students
4,922 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
5,394 Students
53,340 Students
% White Students
70%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
56 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
1,660 Students
16,461 Students
% of Others Students
22%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
11 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Knoxville, TN?
The top-ranked private high schools in Knoxville, TN include Concord Christian School, Berean Christian School, and Knoxville Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in Knoxville?
19 private high schools are located in Knoxville.
How diverse are private high schools in Knoxville?
Knoxville private high schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Knoxville?
79% of private high schools in Knoxville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Knoxville are often viewed compared to one another?

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