Best Fayette County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,016 students in Fayette County, TN (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,266 public students). 24% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private schools in Fayette County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Fayette County Private Schools (2026-27)

Fayette Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 13
15090 US-64
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3241
(8)
Rossville Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
280 High St
Rossville, TN 38066
(901) 853-0200
(10)
Map of Gallaway Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 27 students
Baptist
377 Main St.
Gallaway, TN 38036
(901) 867-3507

Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
1,016 Students
113,497 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,324
$13,436
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,889
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
19 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
830 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
82%
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
156 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
15%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fayette County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Fayette County, TN include Fayette Academy and Rossville Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Fayette County?
3 private schools are located in Fayette County.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fayette County?
67% of private schools in Fayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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