Best Bedford County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 579 students in Bedford County, TN (there are 14 public schools, serving 8,994 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Bedford County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Bedford County Private Schools (2026-27)

The Webb School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 426 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 29
319 Webb Road East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
(931) 389-6003
(13)
Map of Victory Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
2200 North Main
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8115
(2)
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Bedford County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Christian Chapel Academy
Gr: 5-8 | 7 students
Christian
1218b W Jackson Street
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 680-1893

Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
579 Students
113,497 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1320
(Out of 1600)
1274
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,650
$13,467
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$6,808
Average Endowment Size
$45 million
$56.42 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
24 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
345 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
58%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
163 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
29 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bedford County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Bedford County, TN is The Webb School.
How many private schools are located in Bedford County?
2 private schools are located in Bedford County.
What percentage of students in Bedford County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Bedford County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bedford County?
50% of private schools in Bedford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Bedford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Bedford County include: Victory Baptist Academy vs. The Webb School, The Webb School vs. Victory Baptist Academy

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