Best Sevier County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 757 students in Sevier County, TN (there are 33 public schools, serving 14,690 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
83% of private schools in Sevier County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Sevier County Private Schools (2026)

The King's Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
202 Smothers Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
Map of Alpha Educational Learning Center
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students
Alternative School (Church of God)
449 Mccarn Cir
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-4644
Map of Christian Academy Of The Smokies
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Baptist
1625 Old Newport Hwy
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 742-2855
(1)
Map of Family Chapel Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
1038 Charlotte Ct
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(818) 893-4750
St. Andrew's School Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Alternative School (Christian)
100 One Fine Place
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 868-2050
Map of Seymour Community Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Christian
994 S Old Sevierville Pike
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5500
(6)

Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
6 Schools
# Students
757 Students
113,497 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
91 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
55%
Average Class Size
9 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1218
(Out of 1600)
1274
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
25%
25%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
39 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
535 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
71%
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
96 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sevier County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Sevier County, TN is The King's Academy.
How many private schools are located in Sevier County?
6 private schools are located in Sevier County.
How diverse are private schools in Sevier County?
Sevier County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Sevier County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Sevier County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sevier County?
83% of private schools in Sevier County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Sevier County are often viewed compared to one another?

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