Best White County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 102 students in White County, TN (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,851 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in White County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in White County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

Private Schools in White County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Golden Mountain Academy
(Christian)
1854 Stewart Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3291
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
Indian Mound School
All-boys
3916 Indian Mound Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-5335
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
222 Pleasant Hill Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-8131
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students

Overview

This County (White County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
102 Students
113,796 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
11,137 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,798 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,328 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
7,103 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
101 Students
68,839 Students
% White Students
98%
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
2 Students
28,612 Students
% of Others Students
2%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in White County, TN?
3 private schools are located in White County, TN.
What percentage of students in White County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in White County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in White County?
75% of private schools in White County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Mennonite).

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