Best Dickson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 255 students in Dickson County, TN (there are 18 public schools, serving 8,310 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in Dickson County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Dickson County Private Schools (2026)

Greater Things Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2612 White Bluff Road
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 441-4822
(7)
Map of Bilandy Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 62 students
All-boys | Special Education School
222 Church St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-3900
Map of Dickson Adventist School
Gr: 3-8 | 3 students
Seventh Day Adventist
746 Highway 46 S
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-4131
United Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
784 Highway 46 S
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-0322

Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
255 Students
113,497 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
55%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,950
$13,467
Average Summer Program Cost
$160
$472
Average % on Financial Aid
1%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$6,808
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
15 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
147 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
90 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
35%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dickson County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Dickson County, TN is Greater Things Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Dickson County?
4 private schools are located in Dickson County.
What percentage of students in Dickson County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Dickson County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dickson County?
75% of private schools in Dickson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Dickson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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