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Best Monroe County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 328 students in Monroe County, TN (there are , serving 6,511 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Monroe County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Monroe County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cross Creek Christian School
Cross Creek Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Christian)
501 E North Street
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-9330
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Map of Covenant Baptist Academy
Covenant Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
Po Box 89
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7000
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Map of Monroe County Christian Academy
Monroe County Christian Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 105 students
Christian
P.o. Box 925
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-1007
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Map of Monroe County Christian Academy
Monroe County Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Christian
1641 Cherohala Skwy
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-7713
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearMonroe County Total Schools
20254
20244
20234
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20155
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# Students
328 Students
113,497 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202582203179
202482197172
202382196174
202274210185
202174202180
202074190171
201951187175
201851181172
201764190180
201664184178
201562174167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20256%20%34%
20246%20%34%
20236%19%33%
20224%20%33%
20214%20%32%
20204%19%32%
20193%20%31%
20183%19%31%
20174%21%32%
20164%21%32%
20154%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202312:110:111:1
202211:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
202011:110:112:1
201910:110:112:1
201810:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201511:111:112:1
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Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
2025101515
2024101515
2023101515
2022101515
2021101515
2020101515
2019101515
2018101515
2017101515
2016101415
2015101415
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,350
$13,436

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
2025$3,350$13,484$15,012
2024$3,350$11,729$13,254
2023$3,350$10,860$12,626
2022$3,350$10,528$12,187
2021$3,350$10,285$11,800
2020$3,350$10,020$11,512
2019$3,350$9,588$11,293
2018$3,350$9,538$11,017
2017$3,350$8,676$10,708
2016$3,350$8,511$10,356
2015$3,350$8,472$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
20%
25%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202520%25%34%
202420%25%34%
202320%25%34%
202220%25%33%
202120%25%33%
202020%25%32%
201920%25%31%
201820%25%30%
201720%24%30%
201620%25%29%
201520%23%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,889

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
2025$1,000$6,809$7,073
2024$1,000$6,443$6,930
2023$1,000$5,839$6,469
2022$1,000$5,804$6,289
2021$1,000$5,361$6,055
2020$1,000$5,594$5,921
2019$1,000$4,578$5,795
2018$1,000$4,636$5,456
2017$1,000$4,394$5,319
2016$1,000$4,594$5,105
2015$1,000$3,882$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
83%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202583%83%81%
202483%86%85%
202383%86%85%
202283%86%85%
202183%88%85%
202083%88%85%
201983%88%85%
201883%88%85%
201783%88%85%
201683%89%85%
201583%89%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20250.200.560.65
20240.200.560.65
20230.200.540.65
20220.210.530.64
20210.210.520.64
20200.210.520.64
20190.480.500.63
20180.480.500.63
20170.420.470.61
20160.420.460.61
20150.400.450.61
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# American Indian Students
10 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20191%3%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20251%4%9%
20241%4%9%
20231%3%9%
20221%3%8%
20211%3%9%
20201%3%9%
20191%2%8%
20181%3%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20251%6%7%
20241%7%7%
20231%6%8%
20221%7%7%
20211%7%7%
20201%7%8%
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# White Students
304 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
89%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202589%61%52%
202489%61%52%
202389%62%52%
202289%64%54%
202189%65%54%
202089%66%54%
201964%68%56%
201864%68%56%
201772%71%58%
201672%71%58%
201574%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 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
19 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
5%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20255%26%26%
20245%25%26%
20235%26%25%
20227%24%25%
20217%23%25%
20207%22%24%
201934%20%24%
201834%19%23%
201727%18%22%
201627%17%22%
201525%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monroe County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Monroe County, TN is Cross Creek Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Monroe County?
4 private schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?
100% of private schools in Monroe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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