For the 2026 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 in Dyer County, TN 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 83%.
67% of private schools in Dyer County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Dyer County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christ Classical Academy
(Christian)
1005 Us Highway 51 Bypass W
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3727
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3727
Gr: K-10 | 117 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mcdowell Center For Children
All-boys
711 Us Highway 51 Byp S
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(888) 266-7279
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(888) 266-7279
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
Northside Christian Academy
(Christian)
4935 Hwy 211
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-8695
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-8695
Gr: 1-8 | 7 students
Overview
This County (Dyer County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
175 Students
113,572 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
20%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
18 Teachers
11,109 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$13,400
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
308 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
27 Students
7,098 Students
% Black Students
15%
6%
# White Students
132 Students
68,737 Students
% White Students
75%
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
10 Students
28,594 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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