Best Lafayette Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 (2025)

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

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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