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Putnam County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 533 students in Putnam County, TN (there are 23 public schools, serving 12,039 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
63% of private schools in Putnam County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Putnam County (2026-27)

Algood Christian Elementary School Photo
Algood Christian Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2660 Highway 111 N
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 854-0259
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Map of Chance Transitional School
Chance Transitional School
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
All-girls
1744 Deberry Rd
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
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Map of Endeavor - Plateau Mental Health School
Endeavor - Plateau Mental Health School
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
1200 S WILLOW AVE
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 218-2386
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Heavenly Host Lutheran School Photo
Heavenly Host Lutheran School
Gr: K-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
777 S Willow Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-3766
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Map of Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
23100 Clarkrange Highway
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-6675
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Map of Highland Rim Academy
Highland Rim Academy
Gr: K-12 | 295 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1000 England Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-4472
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Map of Monterey Mennonite School
Monterey Mennonite School
Gr: K-8 | 24 students
Mennonite
2704 Muddy Pond Rd
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 445-7782
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Map of Sylvan Prep Academy
Sylvan Prep Academy
Gr: K-12
Specialized Curriculum
728 South Jefferson Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-2543
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Putnam County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Cookeville Christian Academy
Cookeville Christian Academy
Gr: 1-7 | 31 students
Baptist
1200 Miracle Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 209-7604
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
533 Students
113,632 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
52 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
55%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,115
$12,752
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$50
$7,542
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.56
# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
472 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
82%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
47 Students
28,793 Students
% of Others Students
8%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Putnam County, TN?
8 private schools are located in Putnam County, TN.
How diverse are private schools in Putnam County?
Putnam County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Putnam County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Putnam County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Putnam County?
63% of private schools in Putnam County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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