University School Of Jackson Photo

Best Jackson Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 3,241 students in Jackson, TN (there are 25 public schools, serving 11,825 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Jackson, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Jackson, TN include University School Of Jackson, Jackson Christian School, and Sacred Heart of Jesus High School.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
75% of private schools in Jackson, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Jackson Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Gr: NS-12 | 1,071 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jackson Christian School
(Church of Christ)
832 Country Club Lane
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 300-4605
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart of Jesus High School
Sacred Heart of Jesus High School Photo - The Class of 2022 after graduation
(Catholic)
(2)
146 McClellan Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-4774
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Marys School
St. Marys School Photo - St. Mary's is the longest, consistently running parochial school in TN, founded by The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, in Nashville, in 1878.
(Catholic)
(3)
1665 Hwy 45 By Pass
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-2525
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian Academy
Trinity Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
10 Windy City Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 410-8230
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
203 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 225-8672
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Augustine School
(1)
1171 Old Humboldt Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-6822
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Madison Oaks Academy
49 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 688-5880
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jackson, Tennessee

Jackson, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
34 Garland Drive
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3322
Gr: 5-8 | 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson, TN include University School Of Jackson, Jackson Christian School, and Sacred Heart of Jesus High School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson?
8 private schools are located in Jackson.
How diverse are private schools in Jackson?
Jackson private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Jackson go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Jackson are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson?
75% of private schools in Jackson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?

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