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Monterey Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 80 students in Monterey, TN, 7% of all K-12 students in Monterey, TN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Monterey, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Monterey, TN (2026-27)

Map of Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
23100 Clarkrange Highway
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-6675
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Map of Monterey Mennonite School
Monterey Mennonite School
Gr: K-8 | 24 students
Mennonite
2704 Muddy Pond Rd
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 445-7782
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Monterey, TN Private School Trends (9-Year)

2
Private Schools
80
Students
+5.3% (+4 students) 9-yr
$8,115
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
39%
Students of Color
+387.5% (+31.0 pp) 9-yr
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-16.7% (-1.0) 9-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Monterey)
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
80 Students
113,497 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMonterey, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202540203179
202440197172
202340196174
202241210185
202141202180
202041190171
201944187175
201844181172
201738190180
201638184178
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% Students of Color
39%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2016-2025)

YearMonterey, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202539%20%34%
202439%20%34%
202339%19%33%
202239%20%33%
202139%20%32%
202039%19%32%
201931%20%31%
201831%19%31%
20178%21%32%
20168%21%32%
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0.45
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearMonterey, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20250.450.560.65
20240.450.560.65
20230.440.540.65
20220.430.530.64
20210.430.520.64
20200.430.520.64
20190.500.500.63
20180.500.500.63
20170.650.470.61
20160.650.460.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMonterey, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20259%3%5%
20249%3%5%
20238%3%5%
20228%2%4%
20218%2%4%
20208%2%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
9 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMonterey, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202511%4%9%
202411%4%9%
202311%3%9%
202210%3%8%
202110%3%9%
202010%3%9%
201917%2%8%
201817%3%8%
201716%2%8%
201616%2%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMonterey, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20256%6%7%
20246%7%7%
20236%6%8%
20226%7%7%
20216%7%7%
20206%7%8%
20199%7%7%
20189%7%7%
201712%7%7%
201612%7%7%
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# White Students
60 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
73%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMonterey, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202573%61%52%
202473%61%52%
202374%62%52%
202275%64%54%
202175%65%54%
202075%66%54%
201968%68%56%
201868%68%56%
201753%71%58%
201653%71%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMonterey, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20191%20%24%
20181%19%23%
201719%18%22%
201619%17%22%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
15 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2016-2025)

YearMonterey, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20255:110:111:1
20245:110:111:1
20236:110:111:1
20226:110:111:1
20216:110:111:1
20206:110:112:1
20196:110:112:1
20186:110:112:1
20176:110:112:1
20166:110:112:1
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearMonterey, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025131515
2024131515
2023131515
2022131515
2021131515
2020131515
2019131515
2018131515
2017131515
2016131415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,115
$13,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearMonterey, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025$8,115$13,484$15,012
2024$8,115$11,729$13,254
2023$8,115$10,860$12,626
2022$8,115$10,528$12,187
2021$8,115$10,285$11,800
2020$8,115$10,020$11,512
2019$8,115$9,588$11,293
2018$8,115$9,538$11,017
2017$8,115$8,676$10,708
2016$8,115$8,511$10,356
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Average % on Financial Aid
7%
25%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearMonterey, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20257%25%34%
20247%25%34%
20237%25%34%
20227%25%33%
20217%25%33%
20207%25%32%
20197%25%31%
20187%25%30%
20177%24%30%
20167%25%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$50
$6,889

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2016-2025)

YearMonterey, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025$50$6,809$7,073
2024$50$6,443$6,930
2023$50$5,839$6,469
2022$50$5,804$6,289
2021$50$5,361$6,055
2020$50$5,594$5,921
2019$50$4,578$5,795
2018$50$4,636$5,456
2017$50$4,394$5,319
2016$50$4,594$5,105
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Monterey, TN?
2 private schools are located in Monterey, TN.
What percentage of students in Monterey go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Monterey are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monterey?
100% of private schools in Monterey are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Mennonite).

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