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Madison Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,668 students in Madison, TN, 37% of all K-12 students in Madison, TN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Madison, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Madison Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Goodpasture Christian School
Goodpasture Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 974 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 7
Church of Christ
619 W Due West Avenue
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 868-2600
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Map of Madison Academy
Madison Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students
Seventh Day Adventist
100 Academy Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-4055
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Map of Madison Campus Elementary School
Madison Campus Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1515 Sutherland Dr
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-4575
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Map of Madison Nazarene Christian Academy
Madison Nazarene Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 51 students
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
503 Lanier Drive
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-2746
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St. Joseph School Photo
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1225 Gallatin Pike S
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-1491
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Madison, TN Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,668
Students
$11,560
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (TN)
# Schools
5 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
1,668 Students
113,692 Students
% Students of Color
14%
21%
0.37
0.56
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
307 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
60 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
1,365 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
78%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
198 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
11%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
153 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,560
$12,665
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Madison, TN include Madison Nazarene Christian Academy, St. Joseph School, and Madison Academy.
How many private schools are located in Madison?
5 private schools are located in Madison.
How diverse are private schools in Madison?
Madison private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Madison go to private school?
37% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
100% of private schools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Church of Christ).

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