Private schools in Sullivan County, TN
8 schools across Bristol, Kingsport. About 578 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s EFS list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 230 |
| Hilton Horizons Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| St. Dominic Catholic School ✓ | PreK-5 | 85 |
| Apostolic Gospel Academy | K-12 | 23 |
| Christian Life Academy | K-12 | 87 |
| Lighthouse Christian School | PreK-12 | 91 |
| St. Paul's Day School & Kindergarten | PreK-K | 7 |
| Top Academy | K-12 | 55 |
Sullivan County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 2; the most in Kingsport (7)
- Among Tennessee counties
- 11th most private schools of 62; 2% of the state’s 441
- Typical school
- 87 students (6 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Apostolic Gospel Academy, 23 students; Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy, 230 students
- Students per teacher
- 8.5 typical, 6.1 to 12 across 7 schools
- Association members
- 2, most often the American Association of Christian Schools
- To a 4-year college
- 10% of graduates at the typical high school (4 reporting)
- State program
- Scholarship, $7,530 per student for 2026-27
How EFS works
- Catholic1
- Christian, not Catholic4
- Other faiths2
- Not in federal survey1
- Pre-K (and up)4
- Elementary (K to 5)7
- Middle (6 to 8)5
- High school (9 to 12)5
- K to 12, one school5
- Under 501
- 50 to 1494
- 150 to 2991
- Sullivan County38%
- 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 Sullivan County
Neighboring counties
- Washington County (11)
- Carter County (1)
- Greene County (4)
- Johnson County (1)
- Hamblen County (7)
- Jefferson County (3)
- Claiborne County (4)
- Sevier County (4)
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