Franklin Road Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

Franklin Road Christian School in Murfreesboro, TN, serves 625 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a suburban community.
Founded in 1974, the school is affiliated with the Baptist orientation and holds membership in the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with an average class size of 15, supported by 38 faculty members.
Annual tuition at Franklin Road Christian School is $4,350, ranking among the more affordable private school options in Murfreesboro.
Approximately 15% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some student diversity within the school population.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 625 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,350
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Franklin Road Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Franklin Road Christian School
Pre-K	105
Kind	53
1	50
2	50
3	50
4	50
5	35
6	50
7	48
8	26
9	39
10	28
11	23
12	18

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Pre-K enrollment highest with 105 students, far above every other grade and more than double Grade 1 or Grade 2 at 50 each.

Year Founded

1974

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School Motto

Training your child in a Christ-centered environment

Student Body

Total Students

625 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,350

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Tuition Notes

$300.00 for Registration $300.00 for Books

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

GolfSoccer

SoftballVolleyball

School Mascot

Minutemen

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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DramaFine Arts

School Notes

Franklin Road Christian School is designed to assist the Christian home in the responsibility of training the child in a Christ-centered philosophy of life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Franklin Road Christian School cost?

Franklin Road Christian School's tuition is approximately $4,350 for private students.

What schools are Franklin Road Christian School often compared to?

Franklin Road Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Bill Rice Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does Franklin Road Christian School offer?

Franklin Road Christian School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is Franklin Road Christian School's ranking?

Franklin Road Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Franklin Road Christian School?

The application deadline for Franklin Road Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Murfreesboro, TN is $7,806 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).