Best Roane County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 905 students in Roane County, TN (there are 21 public schools, serving 6,841 public students). 12% 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 84%.
60% of private schools in Roane County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Roane County Private Schools (2026-27)

Calvary Baptist School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
900 Sturgess St
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5850
(1)
Map of New System School Inc.
Gr: K-12 | 529 students
520 W Bates St
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-7771
Map of Kingston Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Special Education School
183 Fiddlers Lane
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2296
(1)
Map of Michael Dunn Center
Gr: 4-12 | 19 students
Special Education School
629 Gallaher Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-3416
Map of Mount Pisgah Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 121 students
Baptist
107 Old Hen Valley Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-4831
(1)

Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
905 Students
113,497 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
286 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,850
$13,436
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
71 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%
# White Students
654 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
72%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
146 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
16%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Roane County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Roane County, TN include New System School Inc. and Calvary Baptist School.
How many private schools are located in Roane County?
5 private schools are located in Roane County.
How diverse are private schools in Roane County?
Roane County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Roane County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Roane County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Roane County?
60% of private schools in Roane County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).
Which private schools in Roane County are often viewed compared to one another?

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