For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 17 students in Old Hickory, TN (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,209 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Old Hickory, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
Private Schools in Old Hickory, TN (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Center St
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 722-7107
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 722-7107
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Christian Life Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
119 Center St.
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-2555
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-2555
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Family Christian Academy
(Christian)
925 Industrial Dr
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-3999
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-3999
Gr: PK-12 Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Old Hickory)
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
17 Students
113,514 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
21%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
52 Teachers
11,154 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,750
$13,448
Average Summer Program Cost
$165
$472
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$56.41 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
18 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
9%
6%
# White Students
182 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
90%
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
1 Student
28,626 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Old Hickory, TN?
3 private schools are located in Old Hickory, TN.
What percentage of students in Old Hickory go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Old Hickory are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
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