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Best Henderson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 97 students in Henderson County, TN (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,961 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Henderson County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Henderson County (2026)

Map of Esther's Montessori Center
Esther's Montessori Center
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
49 N Main St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-0664
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Map of Good News Christian School
Good News Christian School
Gr: 1-11 | 12 students
Christian
675 Reed Rd
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2980
(1)
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Map of Imagination Station Learning Center
Imagination Station Learning Center
Gr: K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
49 N Main St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 249-9402
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Lexington Christian Academy Photo
Lexington Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Sports: 2
Pentecostal
175 Natchez Trace Dr
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-6424
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHenderson County Total Schools
20254
20244
20233
20221
20211
20202
20191
20181
20171
20161
20151
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# Students
97 Students
113,497 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHenderson County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202524203179
202424197172
202322196174
202244210185
202144202180
202045190171
201944187175
201844181172
201744190180
201644184178
201520174167
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
8 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHenderson County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202512:110:111:1
202412:110:111:1
202310:110:111:1
202211:110:111:1
202111:110:111:1
202018:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201611:110:112:1
201520:111:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearHenderson County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
20250.420.560.65
20240.420.560.65
20230.140.540.65
20220.170.530.64
20210.170.520.64
20200.500.520.64
20190.170.500.63
20180.170.500.63
20170.170.470.61
20160.170.460.61
20150.320.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
7,090 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
68 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
70%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHenderson County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202570%61%52%
202470%61%52%
202393%62%52%
202291%64%54%
202191%65%54%
202053%66%54%
201991%68%56%
201891%68%56%
201791%71%58%
201691%71%58%
201520%72%58%
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# 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
29 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHenderson County AverageTennessee (TN) AverageNational Average
202530%26%26%
202430%25%26%
20237%26%25%
20229%24%25%
20219%23%25%
202047%22%24%
20199%20%24%
20189%19%23%
20179%18%22%
20169%17%22%
201580%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Henderson County, TN?
4 private schools are located in Henderson County, TN.
What percentage of students in Henderson County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Henderson County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Henderson County?
75% of private schools in Henderson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

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