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Rhea County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Rhea County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rhea County Private Schools (2026-27)

Laurelbrook School Photo
Laurelbrook School
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 50 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
114 Campus Dr Frnt
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-3339
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Map of Rhea County Academy
Rhea County Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students
Christian
245 California Avenue
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-2826
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Rhea County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Calvary Baptist School
Calvary Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students
Baptist
160 Dayco Dr
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 570-8985
(3)
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Map of King Memorial Seventh Day Adve
King Memorial Seventh Day Adve
Gr: 4-8 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1548 Cemetery Road
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-5044
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
169 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
11,195 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%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.56
# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
4%
# Black Students
17 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
9%
6%
# White Students
145 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
77%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
0%
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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