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Sweetwater Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 203 students in Sweetwater, TN, 9% of all K-12 students in Sweetwater, TN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Sweetwater, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Sweetwater Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cross Creek Christian School
Cross Creek Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Christian)
501 E North Street
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-9330
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Map of Covenant Baptist Academy
Covenant Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
Po Box 89
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7000
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Sweetwater, TN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
203
Students
$3,350
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
4%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Sweetwater)
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
203 Students
113,692 Students
% Students of Color
4%
21%
0.21
0.56
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
2 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
192 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
89%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
16 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
7%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,350
$12,665
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$7,156
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
85%
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sweetwater, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Sweetwater, TN is Cross Creek Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Sweetwater?
2 private schools are located in Sweetwater.
What percentage of students in Sweetwater go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Sweetwater are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sweetwater?
100% of private schools in Sweetwater are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Sweetwater are often viewed compared to one another?

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