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Best Anderson County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,009 students in Anderson County, TN (there are , serving 11,039 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Anderson County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Anderson County, TN include St. Marys School and Sailaway Learning & Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Anderson County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Anderson County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sailaway Learning & Academy
Sailaway Learning & Academy Photo
Alternative School
127 Boyd Drive
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
(865) 376-7005
Gr: K-12 | 620 students
St. Marys School
St. Marys School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
323 Vermont Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 483-9700
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crossroads Academy
(Christian)
105 Fellowship Ln
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 945-1239
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students
Norris Academy - Sequel
Special Education School
17 Ridgeway Rd
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-5554
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Anderson County, Tennessee

Anderson County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
535 Oak Ridge Tpk.
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 481-2519
Gr: K-12 | 68 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1702 N Charles G Seivers Blvd
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-5162
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students

Overview

This County (Anderson County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,009 Students
113,551 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
54%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,350
$13,439
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
4,324 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
29 Students
7,095 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
965 Students
68,703 Students
% White Students
85%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
63 Students
28,594 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Anderson County, TN?
The top-ranked private schools in Anderson County, TN include St. Marys School and Sailaway Learning & Academy.
How many private schools are located in Anderson County?
4 private schools are located in Anderson County.
What percentage of students in Anderson County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Anderson County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Anderson County?
50% of private schools in Anderson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

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