Best Mcnairy County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 94 students in Mcnairy County, TN (there are 11 public schools, serving 4,040 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Mcnairy County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Mcnairy County (2026-27)

Map of Gateway Christian Academy
Gr: Inquire with school | 94 students
Christian
2342 Refuge Rd
Bethel Springs, TN 38315
(731) 934-9476

Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
94 Students
113,497 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
10:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,025
$13,436

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
72 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
77%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
5 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
5%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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