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Dyer County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 175 students in Dyer County, TN (there are 12 public schools, serving 6,204 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 100%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Dyer County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Dyer County (2026-27)

Map of Christ Classical Academy
Christ Classical Academy
Gr: K-10 | 117 students
Christian
1005 Us Highway 51 Bypass W
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3727
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Map of Mcdowell Center For Children
Mcdowell Center For Children
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
All-boys
711 Us Highway 51 Byp S
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(888) 266-7279
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Map of Northside Christian Academy
Northside Christian Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 7 students
Christian
4935 Hwy 211
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-8695
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
175 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$12,665
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
307 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
27 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
15%
6%
# White Students
132 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
75%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
10 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dyer County, TN?
3 private schools are located in Dyer County, TN.
What percentage of students in Dyer County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Dyer County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dyer County?
67% of private schools in Dyer County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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