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Hendersonville Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 5,975 students in Hendersonville, TN.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee private high school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private high schools in Hendersonville, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hendersonville Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 5,001 students
Christian
130 Maple Dr N
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 612-5200
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Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School Photo
Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
117 Caldwell Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-2375
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Map of Hendersonville Christian Academy
Hendersonville Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
260 New Shackle Island Road
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-1550
(10)
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Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students
Christian
130 Maple Dr N
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 612-5200
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Hendersonville, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Restoring Hope Christian Academy
Restoring Hope Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students
1041 Centerpoint Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 431-0162
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Hendersonville, TN Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
5,975
Students
$9,697
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
39%
Students of Color
66:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hendersonville)
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools
308 Schools
# Students
5,975 Students
80,687 Students
% Students of Color
39%
20%
0.69
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
45 Students
265 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
442 Students
2,198 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
648 Students
2,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
4%
# Black Students
238 Students
4,913 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
2,405 Students
53,166 Students
% White Students
40%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
2,198 Students
16,596 Students
% of Others Students
37%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
91 Teachers
8,280 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
66:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
56%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,697
$13,939
Average Summer Program Cost
$145
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,820
$8,854
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
11 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Hendersonville, TN?
The top ranked private high schools in Hendersonville, TN include Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School and Lighthouse Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Hendersonville?
4 private high schools are located in Hendersonville.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Hendersonville?
100% of private high schools in Hendersonville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Hendersonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Hendersonville include: Lighthouse Christian School vs. Hendersonville Christian Academy

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