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Fayette Academy
Rossville Christian Academy

Fayette County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,016 students in Fayette County, TN.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is same as the Tennessee private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private high schools in Fayette County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fayette County Private High Schools (2026-27)

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

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
1,016 Students
80,687 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
87 Teachers
8,280 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
56%
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
$13,939
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$8,408
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.52
# American Indian Students
0 Students
265 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
2,198 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
2,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
4%
# Black Students
19 Students
4,913 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
830 Students
53,166 Students
% White Students
82%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
156 Students
16,596 Students
% of Others Students
15%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
11 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Fayette County, TN?
The top ranked private high schools in Fayette County, TN include Rossville Christian Academy and Fayette Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Fayette County?
3 private high schools are located in Fayette County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Fayette County?
67% of private high schools in Fayette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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