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Best Washington County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 887 students in Washington County, TN.
The top-ranked private high school in Washington County, TN is Providence Academy.
75% of private high schools in Washington County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Washington County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Providence Academy
Providence Academy Photo
(Christian)
2788 Carroll Creek Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 859-9819
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
Calvary Church Family School
(Christian)
178 Pickens Bridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 282-2811
Gr: K-9 | 20 students
Steppen Stone Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
110 Steppen Stone Blvd.
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 257-6054
Gr: 7-12 | 33 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
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
887 Students
81,380 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
130 Teachers
8,212 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
55%
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$14,642
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$7,808

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
265 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,198 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
2,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
34 Students
4,913 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
494 Students
53,177 Students
% White Students
56%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
56 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
352 Students
16,574 Students
% of Others Students
39%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
18 sports
11 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Washington County, TN?
The top-ranked private high schools in Washington County, TN is Providence Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Washington County?
3 private high schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
75% of private high schools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Washington County include: Steppen Stone Academy vs. Providence Academy, Calvary Church Family School vs. Providence Academy

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