Maury County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,616 students in Maury County, TN (there are 29 public schools, serving 17,938 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 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
71% of private schools in Maury County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 2,616
  • Average Tuition: $8,438
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Maury County, TN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 2,616
  • Average Tuition: $8,438
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Maury County, TN School Trends

Top Ranked Maury County Private Schools (2026-27)

Agathos Classical School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1201 Mapleash Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
(1)
Columbia Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,254 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 12
Church of Christ
1101 W 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5363
Spring Hill Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
500 Saturn Parkway Suite 201
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 392-0088
Map of Zion Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Presbyterian
6901 Old Zion Road
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5731
Map of Calvary Baptist Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 5 students
Baptist
1411 School St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 338-7221
Map of Christian Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Christian
900 Trotwood Avenue
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-9718
Map of Columbia Academy At Spring Hill
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students
Church of Christ
756 Beechcroft Rd
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 486-1002
Map of Cornerstone School
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students
All-boys
804 Branham-higher Cir; Po Box 10
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 486-2274
The Kings Daughters School Photo
Gr: Inquire with school | 110 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
412 West 9th Street
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3810
(1)
Map of The Kings Daughters School-cfa Campus
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
900 Trotwood Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 380-0292
Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
Pentecostal
2000 Williamsport Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-8730
Spring Hill Early Learning Daycare and Preschool Photo
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
500 Saturn Pkwy #101
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 703-6800

Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
2,616 Students
113,692 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
9%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
209 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,438
$12,665
Average Summer Program Cost
$235
$472
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,300
$7,156
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$3.1 million
$40.08 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.56

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
30 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
67 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,678 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
63%
61%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
875 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
33%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Maury County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Maury County, TN include Zion Christian Academy, Agathos Classical School, and Spring Hill Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Maury County?
12 private schools are located in Maury County.
How diverse are private schools in Maury County?
Maury County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Maury County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Maury County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Maury County?
71% of private schools in Maury County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Maury County are often viewed compared to one another?

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