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Portland Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 203 students in Portland, TN, 5% of all K-12 students in Portland, TN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Portland, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Portland Private Schools (2026)

Map of Highland Academy
Highland Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Seventh Day Adventist
211 Highland Circle Dr
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-2036
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Map of Highland Continuation School
Highland Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students
Seventh Day Adventist
234 Highland Circle Dr
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-3184
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Map of Portland Montessori Academy
Portland Montessori Academy
Gr: K-6 | 21 students
Montessori School (Christian)
613 College St
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 323-1065
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Portland, TN Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+200.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
203
Students
+576.7% (+173 students) 10-yr
$11,960
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
-50.0% (-25.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-66.7% (-20.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Portland)
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
203 Students
113,514 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPortland, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202568203179
202468197172
202362196174
202271210185
202171202180
202071190171
201963187175
201863181172
201767190180
201667184178
201530174167
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% Students of Color
25%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPortland, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202525%20%34%
202425%20%34%
202318%19%33%
202217%20%33%
202117%20%32%
202017%19%32%
201910%20%31%
201810%19%31%
201721%21%32%
201621%21%32%
201550%20%32%
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0.45
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearPortland, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20250.450.560.65
20240.450.560.65
20230.380.540.65
20220.520.530.64
20210.520.520.64
20200.520.520.64
20190.440.500.63
20180.440.500.63
20170.480.470.61
20160.480.460.61
20150.430.450.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
307 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPortland, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20253%3%5%
20243%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20192%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
33 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPortland, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202516%4%9%
202416%4%9%
202311%3%9%
20229%3%8%
20219%3%9%
20209%3%9%
20194%2%8%
20184%3%8%
20178%2%8%
20168%2%8%
201514%2%8%
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# Black Students
13 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPortland, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20256%6%7%
20246%7%7%
20233%6%8%
20224%7%7%
20214%7%7%
20204%7%8%
20192%7%7%
20182%7%7%
20175%7%7%
20165%7%7%
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# White Students
148 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
72%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPortland, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202572%61%52%
202472%61%52%
202378%62%52%
202266%64%54%
202166%65%54%
202066%66%54%
201972%68%56%
201872%68%56%
201770%71%58%
201670%71%58%
201513%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
6 Students
28,626 Students
% of Others Students
3%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPortland, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20253%26%26%
20243%25%26%
20234%26%25%
202220%24%25%
202120%23%25%
202020%22%24%
201920%20%24%
201820%19%23%
201716%18%22%
201616%17%22%
201573%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
11,154 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPortland, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202510:110:111:1
202410:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
202210:110:111:1
202110:110:111:1
202010:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201530:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,960
$13,448
Admissions & Athletics

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Portland, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Portland, TN include Highland Continuation School and Highland Academy.
How many private schools are located in Portland?
3 private schools are located in Portland.
What percentage of students in Portland go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Portland are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portland?
100% of private schools in Portland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

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