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Oak Ridge Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 813 students in Oak Ridge, TN, 14% of all K-12 students in Oak Ridge, TN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private schools in Oak Ridge, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Oak Ridge Private Schools (2026-27)

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Sailaway Learning & Academy
Gr: K-12 | 620 students
Alternative School
127 Boyd Drive
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
(865) 376-7005
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St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
323 Vermont Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 483-9700
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Oak Ridge, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

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LifeHouse Academy
Gr: K-12 | 68 students
Assembly of God
535 Oak Ridge Tpk.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 481-2519
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Oak Ridge, TN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
813
Students
$11,200
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
35:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Oak Ridge)
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
813 Students
113,692 Students
% Students of Color
11%
21%
0.22
0.56
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
824 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
88%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
30 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
3%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
23 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
55%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
24 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,200
$12,665
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
25%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oak Ridge, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Oak Ridge, TN include St. Marys School and Sailaway Learning & Academy.
How many private schools are located in Oak Ridge?
2 private schools are located in Oak Ridge.
What percentage of students in Oak Ridge go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Oak Ridge are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oak Ridge?
50% of private schools in Oak Ridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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