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Fayetteville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 775 students in Fayetteville, TN, 17% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville, TN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Fayetteville, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fayetteville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School
Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School
Gr: K-12 | 520 students
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 49
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 227-7391
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Riverside Christian Academy Photo
Riverside Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Church of Christ
116 Riverside Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-4722
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Fayetteville, TN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
775
Students
$7,277
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
51%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fayetteville)
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
775 Students
113,692 Students
% Students of Color
51%
21%
0.64
0.56
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
304 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
4%
# Black Students
34 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
351 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
45%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
74 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
10%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,277
$12,665
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fayetteville, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Fayetteville, TN is Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School.
How many private schools are located in Fayetteville?
2 private schools are located in Fayetteville.
What percentage of students in Fayetteville go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fayetteville?
100% of private schools in Fayetteville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).

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