St. Mary's School Photo - Our school flower garden allows us to get outside occasionally, soak in some sunshine, and get our hands dirty!

Best Washington County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private elementary schools serving 1,516 students in Washington County, TN.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Washington County, TN include Ashley Academy, Providence Academy, and St. Mary's School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private elementary schools in Washington County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Washington County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ashley Academy
Ashley Academy Photo
(16)
2615 S. Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 929-7888
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Academy
Providence Academy Photo
(Christian)
2788 Carroll Creek Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 859-9819
Gr: PK-12 | 838 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo - Our school flower garden allows us to get outside occasionally, soak in some sunshine, and get our hands dirty!
(Catholic)
(1)
2211 E Lakeview Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 282-3397
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Church Family School
(Christian)
178 Pickens Bridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 282-2811
Gr: K-9 | 20 students
Living Springs Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
314 Delmer Salts Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-5722
Gr: K-8 | 32 students
Steppen Stone Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
110 Steppen Stone Blvd.
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 257-6054
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
Tri-cities Christian School
(Christian)
2423 Susannah Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 323-7128
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Washington County, Tennessee

Washington County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Tri Cities Christian School (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2102 Maple Drive
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 323-7128
Gr: PK-K | 78 students

Overview

This County (Washington County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,516 Students
102,212 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
181 Teachers
10,150 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
14 courses
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,107
$13,478
Average Summer Program Cost
$200
$437
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,250
$6,922
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
267 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
2,509 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
3,872 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
46 Students
6,571 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
810 Students
64,355 Students
% White Students
53%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
74 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
601 Students
23,335 Students
% of Others Students
40%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Washington County, TN?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Washington County, TN include Ashley Academy, Providence Academy, and St. Mary's School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Washington County?
7 private elementary schools are located in Washington County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Washington County?
Washington County private elementary schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
71% of private elementary schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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