For the 2025-26 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 in Macon County, 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%.
Private Schools in Macon County (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5576 Highway 52 W
Lafayette, TN 37083
(800) 551-3715
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
Lafayette, TN 37083
(615) 688-8131
Gr: PK-11 | 117 students
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%).
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