Laurelbrook School Photo

Best Rhea County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 169 students in Rhea County, TN (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,783 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Rhea County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Rhea County, TN is Laurelbrook School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Rhea County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Rhea County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Laurelbrook School
Laurelbrook School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
114 Campus Dr Frnt
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-3339
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 50 students Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Rhea County Academy
(Christian)
245 California Avenue
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-2826
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rhea County, Tennessee

Rhea County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
160 Dayco Dr
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 570-8985
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students
1548 Cemetery Road
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-5044
Gr: 4-8 | 8 students

Overview

This County (Rhea County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
169 Students
113,626 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
11,117 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Average Class Size
50 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
27%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,797 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
4,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
4%
# Black Students
17 Students
7,099 Students
% Black Students
9%
6%
# White Students
145 Students
68,802 Students
% White Students
77%
61%
# 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
n/a
28,581 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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