Top 5 Best Rutherford County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 3,860 students in Rutherford County, TN (there are 63 public schools, serving 58,298 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 best top ranked private schools in Rutherford County, TN include St. Rose Catholic School, Lancaster Christian Academy and Franklin Road Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
60% of private schools in Rutherford County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Rutherford County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Franklin Road Christian School
(Baptist)
3124 Franklin Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-0894
Grades: PK-12
| 586 students
Lancaster Christian Academy
Lancaster Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(3)
150 Soccer Way
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 223-0451
Grades: NS-12
| 562 students
Middle Tennessee Christian School
Middle Tennessee Christian School Photo
(Church of Christ)
100 E MTCS Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-0601
Grades: PK-12
| 861 students
Providence Christian Academy
Providence Christian Academy Photo - PCA Library/ Media Center
(Christian)
410 Dejarnette Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-0902
Grades: PK-12
| 526 students
St. Rose Catholic School
(Catholic)
1601 N Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 898-0555
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
Bible Church Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
6371 Bradyville Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 895-4761
Grades: 2-12
| 20 students
Bill Rice Christian Academy
Bill Rice Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Cedar Grove School
All-boys | Alternative School
1640 Lascassas Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-9590
Grades: 5-11
| 44 students
Community Christian Day School
(Christian)
185 Enon Springs Rd W
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 220-2237
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
802 S Church St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 898-0051
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Icm Academy
(Islamic)
862 Middle Tennessee Blvd Ste A
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-8867
Grades: PK-1
| 37 students
Lancaster Christian Elc - Murfreesboro
Alternative School (Christian)
3721 Manson Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-7070
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
Montessori Weaver School
Montessori School
111 Mtcs Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-9139
Grades: PK-K
| 72 students
Murfreesboro Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2815 Elam Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 896-9654
Grades: 5-8
| 6 students
Murfreesboro KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
847 Fortress Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 203-3669
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Primrose School Of Murfreesboro
Daycare / Preschool
554 Brandies Cir
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 848-5301
Grades: PK-K
| 200 students
Redeemer Classical Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1503 Sulphur Springs Rd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-0350
Grades: K-12
| 113 students
Rutherford Academy
Special Education School
2320 Southgate Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 895-1961
Grades: 2-12
| 38 students
Rutherford County Community Learning Center
Alternative School
(2)
1710 S Church St Ste 5
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 896-4501
Grades: 11-12
| 14 students
Sloan Street KinderCare
Sloan Street KinderCare Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
1239 Sloan St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-7488
Grades: NS-PK
| students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rutherford County, Tennessee

Rutherford County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3552 Rock Springs Midland Rd
Christiana, TN 37037
(615) 893-4015
Grades: 3-8
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rutherford County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Rutherford County, TN include St. Rose Catholic School, Lancaster Christian Academy and Franklin Road Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Rutherford County, TN?
20 private schools are located in Rutherford County, TN.
How diverse are private schools in Rutherford County, TN?
Rutherford County, TN private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Rutherford County, TN go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Rutherford County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rutherford County, TN?
60% of private schools in Rutherford County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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