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Mcminn County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mcminn County Private Schools (2026-27)

Christ's Legacy Academy Photo
Christ's Legacy Academy
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 12 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
# Students
387 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
42 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,663
$12,665
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
25%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.56
# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
8 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
296 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
77%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
71 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%
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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