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Macon County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 122 students in Macon County, TN (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,054 public students). 3% of all K-12 students 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 85%.
100% of private schools in Macon County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Macon County (2026-27)

Map of Lighthouse Academy
Lighthouse Academy
Gr: PK-K | 5 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5576 Highway 52 W
Lafayette, TN 37083
(800) 551-3715
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Map of Macon Christian Academy
Macon Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 117 students
Baptist
518 Church & 707 Warrior Lane
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 688-8131
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Overview

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
6 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
10:1
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Summer Program Cost
$75
$472
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.56
# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
0%
6%
# White Students
92 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
75%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
28 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
23%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Macon County, TN?
2 private schools are located in Macon County, TN.
What percentage of students in Macon County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Macon County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Macon County?
100% of private schools in Macon County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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