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Tennessee Church of Christ Private High Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 church of christ private high schools serving 8,970 students in Tennessee.

Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Tennessee private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.

Top schools: The church of christ private high schools in Tennessee include Lipscomb Academy, Columbia Academy, and Nashville Christian School.

Share of the state: These schools make up 4% of the 308 private schools in Tennessee and 11% of its 80,687 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 13
# Students Served: 8,970

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 13
# Students Served: 8,970

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked church of christ private high schools in Tennessee?

The church of christ private high schools in Tennessee include Lipscomb Academy, Columbia Academy, and Nashville Christian School.

How many church of christ private high schools are located in Tennessee?

13 church of christ private high schools are located in Tennessee.

How diverse are church of christ private high schools in Tennessee?

Tennessee church of christ private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.

Tennessee Church of Christ Private High Schools Trends

Private Schools

8,970

Students

$12,061

Avg. Tuition

11%

Students of Color

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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