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Trinity Christian Academy
St. Marys School Top 23 · Oldest Founding Date (TN)
University School Of Jackson Top 20 · Highest Avg. SAT Score (TN)

Jackson Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 3,121 students in Jackson, TN, 21% of all K-12 students in Jackson, TN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
71% of private schools in Jackson, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 3,121
  • Average Tuition: $9,826
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Jackson, TN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 3,121
  • Average Tuition: $9,826
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Jackson, TN School Trends

Top Ranked Jackson Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Jackson Christian School
Jackson Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
Church of Christ
832 Country Club Lane
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 300-4605
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St. Marys School
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1665 Hwy 45 By Pass
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-2525
(3)
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Trinity Christian Academy Photo
Trinity Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
Christian
10 Windy City Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 410-8230
(1)
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University School Of Jackson
Gr: NS-12 | 1,071 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 18
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
(5)
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Map of 5 Point Learning Academy
5 Point Learning Academy
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
203 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 225-8672
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Augustine School
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
1171 Old Humboldt Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-6822
(1)
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Map of Madison Oaks Academy
Madison Oaks Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
49 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 688-5880
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Jackson, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

Sacred Heart of Jesus High School Photo
Sacred Heart of Jesus High School
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students
Catholic
146 McClellan Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-4774
(2)
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West Tn Cerebral Palsy Associa
Gr: 5-8 | 21 students
Special Education School
34 Garland Drive
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3322
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Jackson, TN Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
3,121
Students
$9,826
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jackson)
This State (TN)
# Schools
7 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
3,121 Students
113,692 Students
% Students of Color
13%
21%
0.45
0.56
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
224 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
2,241 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
72%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
551 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
276 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1116
(Out of 1600)
1285
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,826
$12,665
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
25%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson, TN include St. Marys School, Trinity Christian Academy, and Jackson Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson?
7 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 21%.
What percentage of students in Jackson go to private school?
21% 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?
71% of private schools in Jackson are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?

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