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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 in Dickson County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Dickson County, TN is Greater Things Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
75% of private schools in Dickson County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Dickson County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Greater Things Christian School
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(Christian)
(7)
2612 White Bluff Road
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 441-4822
Gr: NS-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 County (Dickson County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
255 Students
113,551 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
54%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,950
$13,439
Average Summer Program Cost
$160
$447
Average % on Financial Aid
1%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$6,697
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,324 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
15 Students
7,095 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
147 Students
68,703 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
28,594 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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