Private schools in McMinn County, TN
5 schools across Athens, Riceville. About 414 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s EFS list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Christ's Legacy Academy ✓ | K-12 | 114 |
| Fairview Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 94 |
| Valley Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-10 | 108 |
| Antioch Christian Academy | K-12 | 70 |
| Liberty Christian School | K-12 | 28 |
McMinn County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Athens (4)
- Among Tennessee counties
- 15th most private schools of 62; 1% of the state’s 441
- Typical school
- 94 students (5 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Liberty Christian School, 28 students; Christ's Legacy Academy, 114 students
- Students per teacher
- 8.9 typical, 5.5 to 11.7 across 5 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- Association members
- 3, most often the American Association of Christian Schools
- To a 4-year college
- 50% of graduates at the typical high school (4 reporting)
- State program
- Scholarship, $7,530 per student for 2026-27
How EFS works
- Christian, not Catholic5
- Pre-K (and up)2
- Elementary (K to 5)5
- Middle (6 to 8)5
- High school (9 to 12)5
- K to 12, one school4
- Under 501
- 50 to 1494
- McMinn County60%
- 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 McMinn County
Neighboring counties
- Bradley County (12)
- Rhea County (2)
- Loudon County (1)
- Roane County (3)
- Hamilton County (36)
- Blount County (6)
- Cumberland County (4)
- Sequatchie County (1)
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