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Powell Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 683 students in Powell, TN, 15% of all K-12 students in Powell, 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 84%.
67% of private schools in Powell, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Powell Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of First Baptist Academy
First Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
7706 Ewing Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 947-8503
(2)
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Powell KinderCare Photo
Powell KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3053 Staffordshire Blvd.
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 947-3305
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Map of Temple Baptist Academy
Temple Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
1700 West Beaver Creek Drive
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-8181
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Powell, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Crossroads Academy
Crossroads Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students
Christian
105 Fellowship Ln
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 945-1239
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Powell, TN Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
683
Students
+69.1% (+279 students) 10-yr
$7,169
Avg. Tuition
+21.5% (+$1,269) 3-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
+83.3% (+5.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Powell)
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
683 Students
113,497 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPowell, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025244203179
2024244197172
2023221196174
2022224210185
2021221202180
2020221190171
2019255187175
2018255181172
2017202190180
2016202184178
2015202174167
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% Students of Color
11%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPowell, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202511%20%34%
202411%20%34%
202311%19%33%
202211%20%33%
202111%20%32%
202011%19%32%
201912%20%31%
201812%19%31%
20177%21%32%
20167%21%32%
20156%20%32%
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0.34
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearPowell, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20250.380.560.65
20240.380.560.65
20230.350.540.65
20220.510.530.64
20210.500.520.64
20200.500.520.64
20190.300.500.63
20180.300.500.63
20170.170.470.61
20160.170.460.61
20150.170.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPowell, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20253%3%5%
20243%3%5%
20234%3%5%
20223%2%4%
20213%2%4%
20203%2%4%
20195%3%4%
20185%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
19 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPowell, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20253%4%9%
20243%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%3%8%
20212%3%9%
20202%3%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
31 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPowell, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20254%6%7%
20244%7%7%
20234%6%8%
20224%7%7%
20214%7%7%
20204%7%8%
20195%7%7%
20185%7%7%
20174%7%7%
20164%7%7%
20154%8%8%
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# White Students
551 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
81%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPowell, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202578%61%52%
202478%61%52%
202380%62%52%
202265%64%54%
202166%65%54%
202066%66%54%
201983%68%56%
201883%68%56%
201791%71%58%
201691%71%58%
201591%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
60 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
9%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPowell, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202512%26%26%
202412%25%26%
202310%26%25%
202226%24%25%
202125%23%25%
202025%22%24%
20195%20%24%
20185%19%23%
20173%18%22%
20163%17%22%
20153%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPowell, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202313:110:111:1
202212:110:111:1
202112:110:111:1
202012:110:112:1
201910:110:112:1
201810:110:112:1
201713:110:112:1
201613:110:112:1
201513:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,169
$13,467

Tuition Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearPowell, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025$7,169$13,484$15,012
2024$5,900$11,729$13,254
2023$5,900$10,860$12,626
2022$5,900$10,528$12,187
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2022-2025)

YearPowell, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202595%83%81%
202495%86%85%
202395%86%85%
202295%86%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Powell, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Powell, TN is First Baptist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Powell?
3 private schools are located in Powell.
What percentage of students in Powell go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Powell are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Powell?
67% of private schools in Powell are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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