Saint Matthew Catholic School Photo - Saint Matthew School is located in Franklin, TN in the western part of Williamson County.

Best Franklin Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private elementary schools serving 3,574 students in Franklin, TN.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Franklin, TN include Grace Christian Academy, Franklin Christian Academy, and Saint Matthew Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Tennessee private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
46% of private elementary schools in Franklin, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Franklin Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Saint Matthew Catholic School
Saint Matthew Catholic School Photo - Saint Matthew School is located in Franklin, TN in the western part of Williamson County.
(Catholic)
(7)
533 Sneed Road W
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 662-4044
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Franklin
Alternative School
2550 Meridian Blvd., Suite 100
Franklin, TN 37067
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student
Battle Ground Academy
Battle Ground Academy Photo - Middle School Art
(2)
336 Ernest Rice Lane
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
Gr: K-12 | 908 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Franklin Christian Academy
Franklin Christian Academy Photo - FCA theater production of Grease
(Christian)
818 Old Charlotte Pike East
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 599-9229
Gr: 5-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
408 Church Street
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 528-3777
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
3279 Southall Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 591-3017
Gr: PK-12 | 770 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Trinitas Classical Academy
Trinitas Classical Academy Photo
(Christian)
(9)
810 Del Rio Pike
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 790-8556
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Generations Christian Academy
(Christian)
408 Church St Franklin, TN 37064
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 567-3355
Gr: PK-8
Montessori School Of Franklin
Montessori School
1715 Columbia Ave Suite 300
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-0567
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Tuition listed
New Hope Academy
(Christian)
1820 Downs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 595-0324
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
621 Bradley Court
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 942-7176
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Thales Academy
3835 Carothers Pkwy
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 465-6919
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students
3835 Carothers Pkwy
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 465-6919
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Franklin, Tennessee

Franklin, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
208 Seaboard Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 771-7121
Gr: NS-PK
2111 Fieldstone Pkwy
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 791-0228
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Franklin)
This State (TN)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,574 Students
102,212 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
329 Teachers
10,150 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
14 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,022
$13,593
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,631
$6,922
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$14.1 million
$57.57 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.54
# American Indian Students
9 Students
267 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
2,509 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
3,872 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
86 Students
6,571 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
2,738 Students
64,355 Students
% White Students
77%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
74 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
614 Students
23,335 Students
% of Others Students
17%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Franklin, TN?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Franklin, TN include Grace Christian Academy, Franklin Christian Academy, and Saint Matthew Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Franklin?
13 private elementary schools are located in Franklin.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Franklin?
Franklin private elementary schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin?
46% of private elementary schools in Franklin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Franklin are often viewed compared to one another?

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