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Portland Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Portland Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Highland Academy
Highland Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 100 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

3
Private Schools
203
Students
$11,960
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Portland)
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
203 Students
113,692 Students
% Students of Color
25%
21%
0.45
0.56
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
307 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
4%
# Black Students
13 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
148 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
72%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
6 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
3%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,960
$12,665

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Portland, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Portland, TN include Highland Academy and Highland Continuation School.
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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