For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 3,915 students in Rutherford County, TN (there are 63 public schools, serving 60,641 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Rutherford County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Rutherford County, TN include Middle Tennessee Christian School, St. Rose Catholic School, and Providence Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top-Ranked Rutherford County Private Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin Road Christian School
(Baptist)
3124 Franklin Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-0894
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-0894
Gr: PK-12 | 625 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
150 Soccer Way
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 223-0451
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 223-0451
Gr: NS-12 | 562 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Middle Tennessee Christian School![Middle Tennessee Christian School Photo]( "Middle Tennessee Christian School Photo")
(Church of Christ)
100 E MTCS Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-0601
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]( "Providence Christian Academy Photo - PCA Library/ Media Center")
(Christian)
410 Dejarnette Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-0902
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
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 898-0555
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
6371 Bradyville Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 895-4761
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 895-4761
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community Christian Day School
(Christian)
185 Enon Springs Rd W
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 220-2237
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 220-2237
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Tuition listed
802 S Church St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 898-0051
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
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
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-7070
Gr: PK-K | 28 students