Kingsport KinderCare Photo - Early Foundations Toddlers Classroom

Best Sullivan County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 927 students in Sullivan County, TN (there are 37 public schools, serving 19,817 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Sullivan County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
82% of private schools in Sullivan County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private Schools in Sullivan County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Apostolic Gospel Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
1780 Granby Rd
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 245-6756
Gr: 1-12 | 32 students
Brookside Baptist Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
109 Crestwood Rd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 878-6681
Gr: PK-11 | 10 students
Ccs Adolscent Treatment Center
All-boys | Special Education School
6145 Temple Star Rd
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 349-4070
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Cedar View Christian School
(Methodist)
1900 Flanders St
Kingsport, TN 37665
(423) 245-6341
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Tuition listed
Kingsport KinderCare
Kingsport KinderCare Photo - Early Foundations Toddlers Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
2000 American Way
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 246-2961
Gr: NS-PK
St. Dominic Catholic School
(Catholic)
1474 E Center St
Kingsport, TN 37664
(423) 245-8491
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students
St. Paul's Day School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
160 E Sevier Ave
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 246-9552
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
104 Cypress St
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4346
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Tri-cities Christian Schools
(Christian)
1500 Highway 75
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 323-7128
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Tri-cities Christian Schools
(Christian)
257 Walker Street
Kingsport, TN 37665
(423) 245-8776
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Sullivan County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2401 N John B Dennis Hwy
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 288-2211
Gr: K-12 | 69 students

Overview

This County (Sullivan County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
927 Students
113,551 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
76 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,000
$13,439

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
4,324 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
17 Students
7,095 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
626 Students
68,703 Students
% White Students
76%
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
161 Students
28,594 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Sullivan County, TN?
10 private schools are located in Sullivan County, TN.
How diverse are private schools in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County private schools are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Sullivan County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Sullivan County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sullivan County?
82% of private schools in Sullivan County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Sullivan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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