Lancaster Christian Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Lancaster Christian Academy's mission is to make Jesus famous in the lives of our students by building intentional, Christ-centered relationships and fostering a safe environment where biblical standards of living are celebrated and meaningful learning takes place.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 562 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,750
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lancaster Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lancaster Christian Academy
Nursery	180
Pre-K	65
Kind	26
1	16
2	35
3	20
4	20
5	20
6	22
7	22
8	22
9	32
10	30
11	26
12	26

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

ADD, ADHD, mild autism

Year Founded

1997

Student Body

Total Students

562 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

59 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

18 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform (K5-12th)

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,750

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid opportunities available in some situations.

% on Financial Aid

35%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,000

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Joey Odea

Admissions Associate

Linda Knight

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryFootball

SoccerSoftball

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Community ServiceFellowship of Christian Athletes

MusicNational Honor Society

Prom CommitteeSpanish Club

Student CouncilTheatre Group

Work StudyWorship Team

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtChapel

School Notes

At the core of our educational leadership role is our mission:Lancaster Christian Academy's mission is to make Jesus famous in the lives of our students by building intentional, Christ-centered relationships and fostering a safe environment where biblical standards of living are celebrated and meaningful learning takes place.While we certainly supersede and rank above the state educationally, our school nurtures the whole student in academics, social maturity, emotional maturity, mental acuity, and spiritual development. Our program intentionally seeks out opportunities for students to grow holistically, and we find greater success in the realm of academics when students are thriving in all aspects of their development.Our bible classes and chapels center around relevant, age-appropriate topics in a setting that is fun and relatable to both children and teens respectively. We are consistently looking for windows of opportunity and teachable moments in hopes to point the students to Jesus! We are a college preparatory school. Our goal is to prepare our students to be successful in college and in life. We hold our students and staff accountable to an unwaveringly high standard of excellence. Our teachers work hard to guarantee success by providing a loving and nurturing environment in which our students receive the support they need to be successful. We are known for academic excellence (high ACT scores) and our national championship sports teams. The athletic department offers a variety of sports for kindergarten - 12th grade. We have a successful history of sending student-athletes receiving athletic and academic scholarships. The Arts department produces stellar productions and opportunities for students to shine in art, drama, and music. If your child plays an instrument, we would love them to be a part of our chapel band. Our friendly staff is here to serve you, and we hope that you will join our eclectic school community. It is our desire that you will find our academy joyful, academically challenging, and a fun place where kids of all ages grow in the Lord!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lancaster Christian Academy cost?

Lancaster Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $9,750 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Lancaster Christian Academy?

The acceptance rate of Lancaster Christian Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

What sports does Lancaster Christian Academy offer?

Lancaster Christian Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Lancaster Christian Academy's ranking?

Lancaster Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Lancaster Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Lancaster Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 4/28/2022

Absolutely a wonderful Christ-centered learning environment.

- Posted by Teacher - TDB

5 8/12/2018

My daughter currently attends LCA and my son graduated from there. They have amazing teachers who really care about my children. You will not find a better school that emphasizes education and Christ on the same level. They produce exceptional students who love the Lord!

- Posted by Parent - Miss Kendig

5 5/17/2016

LCA, this school is absolutely nothing short of amazing! The faculty, staff, administration, coaches, and students are without doubt amongst the finest in the entire state. Our child has grown in numerous ways, academically, spiritually, as well as growing into a much more self-confident individual. We feel such as "relief," to know that throughout the school day, our child is being loved, nurtured, and educated in a superb manner. This experience certainly has God's handprint completely covering it. To simply call LCA an amazing environment, would be an understatement for our family, personally! May the Lord continue to richly Bless Lancaster Christian Academy, as it so richly blessed our entire family this year!

- Posted by Parent - jackk

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The average private school tuition in Rutherford County, TN is $8,529 for elementary schools and $8,160 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).