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Best Tipton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 519 students in Tipton County, TN (there are 14 public schools, serving 10,092 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Tipton County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Tipton County, TN is Tipton Christian Academy.
50% of private schools in Tipton County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Top-Ranked Tipton County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Tipton Christian Academy
Tipton Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
2105 Highway 59 S
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-4990
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Tipton County Teen Learning Center
Alternative School
4501b Muller Brass Rd
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-1955
Gr: 8-11 | 21 students

Overview

This County (Tipton County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
519 Students
113,572 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
11,109 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,000
$13,400

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
7 Students
7,098 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
56 Students
68,737 Students
% White Students
11%
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
455 Students
28,594 Students
% of Others Students
88%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Tipton County, TN?
The top-ranked private schools in Tipton County, TN is Tipton Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Tipton County?
2 private schools are located in Tipton County.
What percentage of students in Tipton County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Tipton County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tipton County?
50% of private schools in Tipton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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