Rutherford County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 3,161 students in Rutherford County, TN.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
62% of private preschools in Rutherford County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rutherford County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Franklin Road Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 625 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
3124 Franklin Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-0894
Lancaster Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 562 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
150 Soccer Way
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 223-0451
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Middle Tennessee Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 861 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 3
Church of Christ
100 E MTCS Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-0601
Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 20
Catholic
1601 N Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 898-0555
Bill Rice Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 3
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Map of Community Christian Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students
Christian
185 Enon Springs Rd W
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 220-2237
Map of Icm Academy
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Islamic)
862 Middle Tennessee Blvd Ste A
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-8867
Map of Lancaster Christian Elc - Murfreesboro
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3721 Manson Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-7070
Map of Montessori Weaver School
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Montessori School
111 Mtcs Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-9139
Map of Murfreesboro KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
847 Fortress Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 203-3669
Map of Primrose School Of Murfreesboro
Gr: NS-K | 180 students
Daycare / Preschool
554 Brandies Cir
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 848-5301
Sloan Street KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1239 Sloan St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-7488
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Rutherford County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Cedar Grove School
Gr: 5-12 | 45 students
All-boys | Alternative School
1640 Lascassas Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-9590
Map of Cedar Hall School
Gr: 3-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
3552 Rock Springs Midland Rd
Christiana, TN 37037
(615) 692-2818

Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
13 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
3,161 Students
76,789 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
34%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
240 Teachers
7,397 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
52%
Average Class Size
16 students
16 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,467
$11,165
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,267
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
98 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
38 Students
1,550 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
106 Students
1,857 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
78 Students
4,131 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
1,289 Students
43,383 Students
% White Students
41%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
44 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
1,638 Students
24,202 Students
% of Others Students
52%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Rutherford County, TN?
The top ranked private preschools in Rutherford County, TN include Lancaster Christian Academy, Franklin Road Christian School, and Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Rutherford County?
12 private preschools are located in Rutherford County.
How diverse are private preschools in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County private preschools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Rutherford County?
62% of private preschools in Rutherford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private preschools in Rutherford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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