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Best Putnam County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 533 students in Putnam County, TN (there are , serving 12,039 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
63% of private schools in Putnam County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Heavenly Host Lutheran School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 114 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
777 S Willow Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-3766
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Algood Christian Elementary School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2660 Highway 111 N
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 854-0259
Map of Chance Transitional School
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
All-girls
1744 Deberry Rd
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
Map of Endeavor - Plateau Mental Health School
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
1200 S WILLOW AVE
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 218-2386
Map of Heritage Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
23100 Clarkrange Highway
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-6675
Map of Highland Rim Academy
Gr: K-12 | 295 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1000 England Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-4472
Map of Monterey Mennonite School
Gr: K-8 | 24 students
Mennonite
2704 Muddy Pond Rd
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 445-7782
Map of Sylvan Prep Academy
Gr: K-12
Specialized Curriculum
728 South Jefferson Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-2543
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Putnam County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Cookeville Christian Academy
Gr: 1-7 | 31 students
Baptist
1200 Miracle Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 209-7604

Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
533 Students
113,497 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
52 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
55%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,984
$13,436
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$50
$6,889
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$42.56 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
472 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
82%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
47 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
8%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Putnam County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Putnam County, TN is Heavenly Host Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Putnam County?
8 private schools are located in Putnam County.
How diverse are private schools in Putnam County?
Putnam County private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Putnam County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Putnam County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Putnam County?
63% of private schools in Putnam County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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