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Best Rutherford County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools serving 3,517 students in Rutherford County, TN.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rutherford County, TN include St. Rose Catholic School, Franklin Road Christian School, and Lancaster Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
92% of private elementary schools in Rutherford County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Rutherford County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Franklin Road Christian School
(Baptist)
3124 Franklin Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-0894
Grades: PK-12
| 625 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: K-12
| 593 students
St. Rose Catholic School
(Catholic)
1601 N Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 898-0555
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
Bible Church Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
6371 Bradyville Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 895-4761
Grades: 1-12
| 8 students
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Grades: PK-12
| 145 students
Community Christian Day School
(Christian)
185 Enon Springs Rd W
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 220-2237
Grades: PK-6
| 195 students
Murfreesboro Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2815 Elam Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 896-9654
Grades: 5-8
| 6 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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Rutherford County, Tennessee

Rutherford County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Grove School (Closed 2025)
All-boys | Alternative School
1640 Lascassas Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-9590
Grades: 5-12
| 45 students
3552 Rock Springs Midland Rd
Christiana, TN 37037
(615) 692-2818
Grades: 3-8
| 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Rutherford County, TN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Rutherford County, TN include St. Rose Catholic School, Franklin Road Christian School, and Lancaster Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Rutherford County?
11 private elementary schools are located in Rutherford County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County private elementary schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Rutherford County?
92% of private elementary schools in Rutherford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Rutherford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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