Best Madison County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 3,275 students in Madison County, TN (there are 27 public schools, serving 12,694 public students). 21% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
82% of private schools in Madison County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 3,275
  • Average Tuition: $8,619
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Madison County, TN School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 3,275
  • Average Tuition: $8,619
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Madison County, TN School Trends

Top Ranked Madison County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Jackson Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
Church of Christ
832 Country Club Lane
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 300-4605
St. Marys School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1665 Hwy 45 By Pass
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-2525
(3)
Trinity Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
Christian
10 Windy City Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 410-8230
(1)
University School Of Jackson Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,071 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 18
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
(5)
Map of 5 Point Learning Academy
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
203 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 225-8672
Map of Augustine School
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
1171 Old Humboldt Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-6822
(1)
Map of Family Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
535 Denmark Jackson Road
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Map of George Thomas Junior Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
All-boys | Alternative School
3641 Youth Town Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 467-0231
Map of George Thomas Junior Academy At Eden
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students
59 Luray Rd
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 736-3850
Map of Madison Oaks Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
49 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 688-5880
Map of New Heights School Tn Childrens Home West
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Church of Christ)
170 Frank Latham Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 983-6097
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Madison County Private Schools (Closed)

Sacred Heart of Jesus High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
146 McClellan Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-4774
(2)
Map of West Tn Cerebral Palsy Associa
Gr: 5-8 | 21 students
Special Education School
34 Garland Drive
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3322

Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
11 Schools
# Students
3,275 Students
113,497 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
303 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1116
(Out of 1600)
1274
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,619
$13,467
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.56
# American Indian Students
3 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
251 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%
# White Students
2,340 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
71%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
577 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
18%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, TN include Trinity Christian Academy, Jackson Christian School, and St. Marys School.
How many private schools are located in Madison County?
11 private schools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private schools in Madison County?
Madison County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
82% of private schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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