Private schools in Bradley County, TN
12 schools across Cleveland, Charleston. About 682 students in all (2023-24). 2 on the state’s EFS list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Haven Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-5 | 47 |
| Tennessee Christian Preparatory School ✓ | PreK-12 | 158 |
| Candies Creek Academy | PreK-10 | 80 |
| Lighthouse Christian Academy | 5-7 | 4 |
| Bowman Hills School | K-8 | 90 |
| Cleveland Academy | 7-11 | 15 |
| Cleveland Christian School | K-12 | 102 |
| Ludic Spectrum Center | Ungraded | 18 |
| Shenandoah Baptist Academy | PreK-12 | 73 |
| The Montessori School of Cleveland | PreK-8 | 50 |
| Triumph Academy: An Acton Academy | K-6 | 8 |
| United Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 37 |
Bradley County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Cleveland (10) and Charleston (2)
- Among Tennessee counties
- 8th most private schools of 62; 3% of the state’s 441
- Typical school
- 73 students (10 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Cleveland Academy, 15 students; Tennessee Christian Preparatory School, 158 students
- Students per teacher
- 7.1 typical, 2 to 12.6 across 12 schools
- Programs
- 1 Montessori, 1 special education
- Co-ed or single-sex
- 1 all-girls; the rest co-ed
- Association members
- 2, most often the American Association of Christian Schools
- To a 4-year college
- 67% of graduates at the typical high school (4 reporting)
- State program
- Scholarship, $7,530 per student for 2026-27
How EFS works
- Christian, not Catholic8
- Nonsectarian4
- Pre-K (and up)6
- Elementary (K to 5)10
- Middle (6 to 8)10
- High school (9 to 12)6
- K to 12, one school4
- Under 504
- 50 to 1495
- 150 to 2991
- Bradley County17%
- All of Tennessee57%
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarships schools, list dated August 24, 2026, checked November 4, 2026.
- Award and rules: Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarships, official page, read October 2, 2026.
Cities in and around Bradley County
Neighboring counties
- McMinn County (5)
- Hamilton County (36)
- Rhea County (2)
- Sequatchie County (1)
- Marion County (2)
- Grundy County (2)
- Cumberland County (4)
- Roane County (3)
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