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Best Mcminn County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 387 students in Mcminn County, TN (there are 13 public schools, serving 7,294 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Mcminn County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Mcminn County Private Schools (2026-27)

Christ's Legacy Academy Photo
Christ's Legacy Academy
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
625 South Matlcok
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 649-0040
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Map of Fairview Christian Academy
Fairview Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
259 County Road 439
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 252-0082
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Map of Liberty Christian School
Liberty Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
3328 Hwy 11 S
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-9248
(2)
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMcminn County Total Schools
20254
20244
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
387 Students
113,497 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202597203179
202497197172
2023108196174
2022108210185
202190202180
202098190171
2019100187175
2018100181172
2017109190180
201691184178
201578174167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20256%20%34%
20246%20%34%
20234%19%33%
20222%20%33%
20213%20%32%
20204%19%32%
20194%20%31%
20184%19%31%
20174%21%32%
20164%21%32%
201510%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
20238:110:111:1
20228:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20209:110:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20159:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2022-2025)

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202543%54%55%
202443%54%54%
202343%55%54%
202225%55%54%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
2025141515
2024141515
2023141515
202281515
202181515
201581415
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Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2022-2025)

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
2025292626
2024292626
2023292626
2022292626
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,663
$13,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
2025$5,663$13,484$15,012
2024$6,025$11,729$13,254
2023$6,025$10,860$12,626
2022$5,875$10,528$12,187
2021$4,995$10,285$11,800
2020$4,995$10,020$11,512
2019$4,995$9,588$11,293
2018$4,995$9,538$11,017
2017$4,995$8,676$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
44%
25%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202544%25%34%
202444%25%34%
202344%25%34%
202244%25%33%
202144%25%33%
202044%25%32%
201944%25%31%
201844%25%30%
201744%24%30%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20250.380.560.65
20240.380.560.65
20230.340.540.65
20220.340.530.64
20210.110.520.64
20200.240.520.64
20190.450.500.63
20180.450.500.63
20170.420.470.61
20160.250.460.61
20150.410.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%3%8%
20213%3%9%
20203%3%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20252%6%7%
20242%7%7%
20231%6%8%
20221%7%7%
20211%7%7%
20201%7%8%
20191%7%7%
20181%7%7%
20171%7%7%
20161%7%7%
20153%8%8%
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# White Students
296 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
77%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202576%61%52%
202476%61%52%
202379%62%52%
202279%64%54%
202194%65%54%
202087%66%54%
201969%68%56%
201869%68%56%
201772%71%58%
201686%71%58%
201575%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
71 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMcminn County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202518%26%26%
202418%25%26%
202318%26%25%
202218%24%25%
20212%23%25%
20209%22%24%
201928%20%24%
201828%19%23%
201726%18%22%
201611%17%22%
201518%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mcminn County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Mcminn County, TN is Christ's Legacy Academy.
How many private schools are located in Mcminn County?
3 private schools are located in Mcminn County.
What percentage of students in Mcminn County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Mcminn County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mcminn County?
100% of private schools in Mcminn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Mcminn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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