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Lauderdale County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 19 students in Lauderdale County, TN (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,700 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Lauderdale County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Lauderdale County (2026-27)

Map of First Apostolic Academy
First Apostolic Academy
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
2515 Asbury Glimp Rd
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-3156
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
19 Students
113,692 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
10:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.56
# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
0%
6%
# White Students
17 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
89%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
2 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
11%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lauderdale County, TN?
1 private schools are located in Lauderdale County, TN.
What percentage of students in Lauderdale County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Lauderdale County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lauderdale County?
100% of private schools in Lauderdale County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal).

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