United Christian Academy Photo - Prayer in the sanctuary.

Best Dickson Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 151 students in Dickson, TN (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,025 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Dickson, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in Dickson, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Private Schools in Dickson, TN (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bilandy Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
222 Church St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-3900
Gr: 2-12 | 62 students
Dickson Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
746 Highway 46 S
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-4131
Gr: 3-8 | 3 students Tuition listed
United Christian Academy
United Christian Academy Photo - Prayer in the sanctuary.
(Christian)
784 Highway 46 S
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-0322
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Dickson)
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
151 Students
113,626 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
11,117 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
1%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$6,697
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,797 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
13 Students
7,099 Students
% Black Students
9%
6%
# White Students
108 Students
68,802 Students
% White Students
71%
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
27 Students
28,581 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dickson, TN?
3 private schools are located in Dickson, TN.
What percentage of students in Dickson go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Dickson are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dickson?
67% of private schools in Dickson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Dickson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Dickson include: Dickson Adventist School vs. United Christian Academy

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