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Lincoln County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 775 students in Lincoln County, TN (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,127 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Lincoln County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Lincoln County (2026-27)

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Riverside Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 255 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Church of Christ
116 Riverside Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-4722
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
775 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
51%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
48 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,277
$12,665
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
304 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
4%
# Black Students
34 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
351 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
45%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
74 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
10%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Lincoln County, TN?
1 private schools are located in Lincoln County, TN.
What percentage of students in Lincoln County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Lincoln County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lincoln County?
100% of private schools in Lincoln County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).

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