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Athens ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 325 students in Athens, TN, 8% of all K-12 students in Athens, TN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Athens, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Athens ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Christ's Legacy Academy Photo
Christ's Legacy Academy
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
625 South Matlcok
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 649-0040
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Map of Fairview Christian Academy
Fairview Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
259 County Road 439
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 252-0082
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Map of Liberty Christian School
Liberty Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 49 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
3328 Hwy 11 S
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-9248
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Athens, TN ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
325
Students
+65.8% (+129 students) 10-yr
$5,663
Avg. Tuition
+13.4% (+$668) 8-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+75.0% (+6 students) 4-yr
4%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Athens)
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
325 Students
113,497 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025108203179
2024108197172
2023108196174
2022108210185
202190202180
202098190171
2019100187175
2018100181172
2017109190180
201691184178
201598174167
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% Students of Color
4%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20254%20%34%
20244%20%34%
20234%19%33%
20222%20%33%
20213%20%32%
20204%19%32%
20194%20%31%
20184%19%31%
20174%21%32%
20164%21%32%
20154%20%32%
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0.40
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20250.400.560.65
20240.400.560.65
20230.340.540.65
20220.340.530.64
20210.110.520.64
20200.240.520.64
20190.450.500.63
20180.450.500.63
20170.420.470.61
20160.250.460.61
20150.310.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20232%3%9%
20222%3%8%
20213%3%9%
20203%3%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%3%8%
20171%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
7,090 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20231%6%8%
20221%7%7%
20211%7%7%
20201%7%8%
20191%7%7%
20181%7%7%
20171%7%7%
20161%7%7%
20151%8%8%
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# White Students
243 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
75%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202575%61%52%
202475%61%52%
202379%62%52%
202279%64%54%
202194%65%54%
202087%66%54%
201969%68%56%
201869%68%56%
201772%71%58%
201686%71%58%
201582%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
71 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
22%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202522%26%26%
202422%25%26%
202318%26%25%
202218%24%25%
20212%23%25%
20209%22%24%
201928%20%24%
201828%19%23%
201726%18%22%
201611%17%22%
201515%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20259:110:111:1
20249:110:111:1
20238:110:111:1
20228:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20209:110:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20169:110:112:1
20159:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2022-2025)

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202543%54%55%
202443%54%54%
202343%55%54%
202225%55%54%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025141515
2024141515
2023141515
202281515
202181515
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Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26

ACT Score Trends (2022-2025)

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025292626
2024292626
2023292626
2022292626
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,663
$13,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025$5,663$13,484$15,012
2024$6,025$11,729$13,254
2023$6,025$10,860$12,626
2022$5,875$10,528$12,187
2021$4,995$10,285$11,800
2020$4,995$10,020$11,512
2019$4,995$9,588$11,293
2018$4,995$9,538$11,017
2017$4,995$8,676$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
44%
25%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearAthens, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202544%25%34%
202444%25%34%
202344%25%34%
202244%25%33%
202144%25%33%
202044%25%32%
201944%25%31%
201844%25%30%
201744%24%30%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Athens, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Athens, TN is Christ's Legacy Academy.
How many private schools are located in Athens?
3 private schools are located in Athens.
What percentage of students in Athens go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Athens are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Athens?
100% of private schools in Athens are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Athens are often viewed compared to one another?

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