Best Lafayette Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 122 students in Lafayette, TN (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,141 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Lafayette, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private schools in Lafayette, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Private Schools in Lafayette, TN (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5576 Highway 52 W
Lafayette, TN 37083
(800) 551-3715
Gr: PK-K | 5 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Macon Christian Academy
(Baptist)
518 Church & 707 Warrior Lane
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 688-8131
Gr: PK-11 | 117 students

Overview

This Town (Lafayette)
This State (TN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
122 Students
113,642 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
11,117 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
10:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Summer Program Cost
$75
$394
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$55.95 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,797 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
7,099 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
92 Students
68,802 Students
% White Students
75%
61%
# 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
28 Students
28,597 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lafayette, TN?
2 private schools are located in Lafayette, TN.
What percentage of students in Lafayette go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Lafayette are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lafayette?
100% of private schools in Lafayette are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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