Grace Christian Academy Photo - The GCA student body gathered on August 17, 2017, to commemorate the 20th birthday of Grace Christian Academy.

Top 5 Best Knox County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 17 private high schools serving 8,287 students in Knox County, TN.
The top ranked private high schools in Knox County, TN include Webb School Of Knoxville, Knoxville Catholic High School, and Berean Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Tennessee private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private high schools in Knox County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Knox County Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
529 Academy Way
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 813-4225
Grades: PK-12
| 1,091 students
Concord Christian School
Concord Christian School Photo - These Seniors are happy to be back on their last first day of school.
(Christian)
(3)
11704 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
Grades: PK-12
| 1,229 students
Berean Christian School
Berean Christian School Photo - Berean Christian School provides Knoxville area's only all day specialized classroom program for dyslexia and other learning differences
(Christian)
2329 Prosser Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 521-6054
Grades: PK-12
| 429 students
First Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
7706 Ewing Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 947-8503
Grades: PK-12
| 446 students
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo - The GCA student body gathered on August 17, 2017, to commemorate the 20th birthday of Grace Christian Academy.
(Baptist)
(32)
5914 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 691-3427
Grades: K-12
| 785 students
Knoxville Catholic High School
Knoxville Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
9245 Fox Lonas Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 560-0313
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
Paideia Academy
Paideia Academy Photo - Paideia Academy l Classical Christian School Knoxville l Assembly
(Christian)
(1)
10825 Yarnell Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 670-0440
Grades: PK-12
| 266 students
River's Edge Christian Academy
River's Edge Christian Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(4)
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 201-1192
Grades: PK-12
| 684 students
Webb School Of Knoxville
(1)
9800 Webb School Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
Grades: PK-12
| 1,080 students
Antioch Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5709 N Broadway St
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 688-0780
Grades: 1-9
| 6 students
Apostolic Christian School
(Pentecostal)
(1)
5020 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 523-5261
Grades: PK-12
| 227 students
Duncan Academy
All-boys
8550 Harold Duncan Way
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 584-0841
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
124 East Inskip Dr
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1313
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Knoxville Christian School
(Church of Christ)
(1)
11549 Snyder Rd
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 966-7060
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
New Pathways Academy
1531 Dick Lonas Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 602-2021
Grades: 10
| 56 students
Oneschool Global - Knoxville Campus
(Brethren)
8042 Gleason Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 599-4161
Grades: 3-12
| 31 students
Temple Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1700 West Beaver Creek Drive
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-8181
Grades: PK-12
| 237 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Knox County, Tennessee

Knox County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2434 E 5th Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 748-4174
Grades: 1-10
| 25 students
1539 Laurel Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 525-3885
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
West End Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School (Christian)
5311 Mckamey Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 690-1720
Grades: PK-12
| 112 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Knox County, TN?
The top ranked private high schools in Knox County, TN include Webb School Of Knoxville, Knoxville Catholic High School, and Berean Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Knox County?
17 private high schools are located in Knox County.
How diverse are private high schools in Knox County?
Knox County private high schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Knox County?
75% of private high schools in Knox County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private high schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?

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