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Monroe County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 328 students in Monroe County, TN (there are 17 public schools, serving 6,511 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Monroe County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Monroe County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cross Creek Christian School
Cross Creek Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Christian)
501 E North Street
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-9330
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Map of Covenant Baptist Academy
Covenant Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
Po Box 89
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7000
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Map of Monroe County Christian Academy
Monroe County Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 105 students
Christian
P.o. Box 925
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-1007
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Map of Monroe County Christian Academy
Monroe County Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Christian
1641 Cherohala Skwy
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-7713
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
328 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,350
$12,665
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$7,156
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.56
# American Indian Students
10 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
304 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
89%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
19 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
5%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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