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Powell Private Schools

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 85%.
67% of private schools in Powell, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

3
Private Schools
683
Students
$7,169
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Powell)
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
683 Students
113,692 Students
% Students of Color
11%
21%
0.34
0.56
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
31 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
551 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
81%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
60 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
9%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,169
$12,665
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%
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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