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)
Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School
About the School
- 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)
School Rankings
Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
520 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
72%
State avg.: 21%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$95 for 1st child in 9th-12th Grade; $85 for 2nd child
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Freedom in Home Education
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
When is the application deadline for Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School?
The application deadline for Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School is Bethlehem Christian Academy (6.4 miles away)
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Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
1936 Elkwood Section Rd
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 828-4835
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Church of Christ
116 Riverside Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-4722
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: K-11 | 97 students
Baptist
5614 Hwy 53
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 852-9571
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8999 Wall Triana Highway
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 721-9590
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
280 Ford Chapel Dr
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 864-0888
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
1936 Elkwood Section Rd
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 828-4835
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Church of Christ
116 Riverside Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-4722
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: K-11 | 97 students
Baptist
5614 Hwy 53
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 852-9571
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Baptist
126 Douglass Rd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 721-1658
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 178 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
7640 Wall Triana
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 864-0949
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
1936 Elkwood Section Rd
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 828-4835
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Church of Christ
116 Riverside Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-4722
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: K-11 | 97 students
Baptist
5614 Hwy 53
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 852-9571
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Baptist
315-b Winchester Rd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 489-4728
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Baptist
126 Douglass Rd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 721-1658
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
Baptist
1936 Elkwood Section Rd
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 828-4835
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Church of Christ
116 Riverside Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-4722
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8999 Wall Triana Highway
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 721-9590
Distance: 16.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
280 Ford Chapel Dr
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 864-0888
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Baptist
126 Douglass Rd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 721-1658
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
176 College St
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
8749.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Minority enrollment: 25%
East Limestone High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15641 E Limestone Rd
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6660
8750.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21360 Hwy 251
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6665
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 233-6665
8750.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Ardmore High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30285 Ardmore Ave
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-2685
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-2685
8750.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 964 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Cedar Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27905 Cedar Hill Rd
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-5950
Ardmore, AL 35739
(256) 423-5950
8751.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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