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Best Lebanon Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 679 students in Lebanon, TN (there are 15 public schools, serving 10,245 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Lebanon, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Lebanon, TN is Friendship Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private schools in Lebanon, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Lebanon Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Friendship Christian School
Friendship Christian School Photo
(Christian)
5400 Coles Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-1573
Gr: PK-12 | 495 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedars Preparatory Academy
(Christian)
410 W Main St
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 257-1394
Gr: PK-4 | 175 students
Lebanon Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
3065 Murfreesboro Rd
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 443-7222
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lebanon, Tennessee

Lebanon, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1662 Leeville Pike
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 444-2678
Gr: PK-7 | 31 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Lebanon)
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
679 Students
113,551 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,450
$13,439
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
4,324 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
22 Students
7,095 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
471 Students
68,703 Students
% White Students
69%
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
177 Students
28,594 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lebanon, TN?
The top-ranked private schools in Lebanon, TN is Friendship Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Lebanon?
3 private schools are located in Lebanon.
What percentage of students in Lebanon go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Lebanon are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lebanon?
67% of private schools in Lebanon are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Lebanon are often viewed compared to one another?

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