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Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School in Fayetteville, TN, serves 520 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.

Founded in 2019, this Christian alternative school has a student–teacher ratio of 29:1 supported by 18 teachers.

The school ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for diversity, with 71.86% of its student population representing students of color.

Chestnut Ridge Academy has one of the largest student bodies among private K–12 schools in the region.

The school provides a comprehensive K–12 education combining Christian orientation with an alternative school program in rural Fayetteville.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TN School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 520 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Year Founded

2019

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

520 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

72%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

29:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$95 for 1st child in 9th-12th Grade; $85 for 2nd child

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Freedom in Home Education

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School's ranking?

Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TN School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 520 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $13,520 for elementary schools and $14,602 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tennessee is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).