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Polk County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 11 students in Polk County, TN (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,131 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Polk County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Polk County (2026-27)

Map of Shenandoah Ranch Academy
Shenandoah Ranch Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
All-boys (Baptist)
293 Shenandoah Rd
Calhoun, TN 37309
(423) 339-0103
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
11 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1 Teacher
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.56
# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
18%
6%
# White Students
6 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
55%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
0%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Polk County, TN?
1 private schools are located in Polk County, TN.
What percentage of students in Polk County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Polk County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Polk County?
100% of private schools in Polk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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