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Best Murfreesboro Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 3,140 students in Murfreesboro, TN (there are 33 public schools, serving 28,946 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Murfreesboro, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Murfreesboro, TN include St. Rose Catholic School, Franklin Road Christian School, and Middle Tennessee Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
58% of private schools in Murfreesboro, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

Top Ranked Murfreesboro Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin Road Christian School
(Baptist)
3124 Franklin Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-0894
Gr: PK-12 | 625 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Middle Tennessee Christian School
Middle Tennessee Christian School Photo
(Church of Christ)
100 E MTCS Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-0601
Gr: PK-12 | 861 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Providence Christian Academy
Providence Christian Academy Photo - PCA Library/ Media Center
(Christian)
410 Dejarnette Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-0902
Gr: K-12 | 593 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rose Catholic School
(Catholic)
1601 N Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 898-0555
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Abundant Life Christian Academy
(Christian)
5904 New Nashville Hwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 896-5333
Gr: 1-10 | 35 students
Bambini Village Montessori
Montessori School
2378 New Salem Hwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 962-7066
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Bible Church Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
6371 Bradyville Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 895-4761
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Genesis Teen Learning Center @ Rutherford County
Alternative School
(1)
802 S Church St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 898-0051
Gr: 9-11 | 14 students
Icm Academy
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Islamic)
862 Middle Tennessee Blvd Ste A
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-8867
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Lancaster Christian Elc - Murfreesboro
Alternative School (Christian)
3721 Manson Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-7070
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori Weaver School
Montessori School
111 Mtcs Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-9139
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Murfreesboro Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2815 Elam Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 896-9654
Gr: 5-8 | 6 students
Murfreesboro KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
847 Fortress Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 203-3669
Gr: NS-PK
Primrose School Of Murfreesboro
Daycare / Preschool
554 Brandies Cir
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 848-5301
Gr: NS-K | 180 students Tuition listed
Redeemer Classical Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1503 Sulphur Springs Rd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-0350
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Tuition listed
Rutherford Academy
Special Education School
2320 Southgate Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 895-1961
Gr: 2-12 | 38 students
Rutherford County Community Learning Center
Alternative School
(2)
1710 S Church St Ste 5
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 896-4501
Gr: 11-12 | 14 students Acceptance rate listed
Sloan Street KinderCare
Sloan Street KinderCare Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
1239 Sloan St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-7488
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Murfreesboro, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Grove School (Closed 2025)
All-boys | Alternative School
1640 Lascassas Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-9590
Gr: 5-12 | 45 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Murfreesboro, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Murfreesboro, TN include St. Rose Catholic School, Franklin Road Christian School, and Middle Tennessee Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Murfreesboro?
19 private schools are located in Murfreesboro.
How diverse are private schools in Murfreesboro?
Murfreesboro private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Murfreesboro go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Murfreesboro are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Murfreesboro?
58% of private schools in Murfreesboro are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Murfreesboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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