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Dickson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 85%.
75% of private schools in Dickson County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dickson County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Greater Things Christian School
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
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Map of Bilandy Academy
Bilandy Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 62 students
All-boys | Special Education School
222 Church St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-3900
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Map of Dickson Adventist School
Dickson Adventist School
Gr: 3-8 | 3 students
Seventh Day Adventist
746 Highway 46 S
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-4131
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United Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
784 Highway 46 S
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-0322
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
255 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
11,195 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
$12,665
Average Summer Program Cost
$160
$472
Average % on Financial Aid
1%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$7,156
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
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
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
90 Students
28,817 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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