Top Ranked Smyrna Private Preschools (2026-27)

Lancaster Christian Academy

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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Community Christian Day School

Gr: PK-6 | 195 students

Christian

185 Enon Springs Rd W

Smyrna, TN 37167

(615) 220-2237

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Smyrna, TN Private School Trends (10-Year)

Private Schools

+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr

757

Students

+1,029.9% (+690 students) 10-yr

$10,335

Avg. Tuition

+42.6% (+$3,085) 9-yr

Avg. Class Size

78%

Students of Color

+766.7% (+69.0 pp) 10-yr

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

-64.7% (-22.0) 10-yr

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Enrollment & Diversity

Category

This Town (Smyrna)

This State (TN)

# Schools

2 Schools

354 Schools

# Students

757 Students

76,789 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	379	245	191
2024	379	239	187
2023	374	245	185
2022	320	254	188
2021	315	245	184
2020	314	236	179
2019	318	230	182
2018	318	224	181
2017	309	235	183
2016	305	226	181
2015	67	221	173

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% Students of Color

78%

19%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	78%	18%	32%
2024	78%	18%	32%
2023	80%	19%	32%
2022	29%	19%	31%
2021	90%	19%	32%
2020	90%	18%	31%
2019	89%	19%	31%
2018	89%	18%	30%
2017	19%	20%	31%
2016	9%	20%	31%
2015	9%	20%	31%

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0.15

0.57

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	0.15	0.57	0.65
2024	0.15	0.57	0.65
2023	0.13	0.56	0.65
2022	0.13	0.55	0.64
2021	0.13	0.54	0.64
2020	0.13	0.54	0.64
2019	0.14	0.52	0.64
2018	0.14	0.52	0.64
2017	0.09	0.49	0.62
2016	0.09	0.49	0.62
2015	0.46	0.49	0.62

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# American Indian Students

n/a

98 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

2 Students

1,550 Students

% Asian Students

n/a

# Hispanic Students

6 Students

1,857 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	1%	3%	8%
2024	1%	3%	8%
2023	1%	2%	8%
2022	1%	2%	8%
2021	1%	2%	7%
2020	1%	2%	7%
2019	1%	2%	7%
2018	1%	2%	7%
2017	1%	2%	6%
2016	1%	2%	7%

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# Black Students

6 Students

4,131 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	1%	6%	6%
2024	1%	6%	6%
2023	1%	5%	6%
2022	1%	6%	6%
2021	1%	6%	7%
2020	1%	6%	7%
2019	1%	6%	6%
2018	1%	7%	6%
2015	1%	7%	6%

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# White Students

46 Students

43,383 Students

% White Students

58%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	6%	58%	48%
2024	6%	58%	48%
2023	5%	58%	48%
2022	5%	61%	50%
2021	5%	62%	50%
2020	5%	62%	51%
2019	6%	64%	52%
2018	6%	65%	52%
2017	3%	68%	54%
2016	3%	68%	54%
2015	30%	68%	54%

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# Hawaiian Students

n/a

44 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

697 Students

24,202 Students

% of Others Students

92%

32%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	92%	31%	34%
2024	92%	31%	33%
2023	93%	32%	33%
2022	93%	29%	31%
2021	93%	28%	31%
2020	93%	28%	31%
2019	92%	25%	30%
2018	92%	24%	30%
2017	96%	22%	30%
2016	96%	22%	29%
2015	67%	21%	29%

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All Ethnic Groups

Academics

# Teachers

65 Teachers

7,397 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	12:1	11:1	12:1
2024	12:1	11:1	12:1
2023	12:1	11:1	12:1
2022	10:1	11:1	12:1
2021	10:1	11:1	12:1
2020	10:1	11:1	12:1
2019	10:1	10:1	12:1
2018	10:1	11:1	12:1
2017	10:1	11:1	12:1
2016	11:1	11:1	12:1
2015	34:1	12:1	13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

52%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	40%	52%	51%
2024	40%	51%	51%
2023	40%	53%	51%
2022	40%	53%	51%
2021	40%	52%	50%
2020	40%	52%	50%
2019	40%	52%	50%
2018	40%	52%	50%
2017	40%	52%	49%
2016	25%	50%	49%

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Average Class Size

18 students

16 students

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Class Size Trends (2016-2025)
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	18	15	16
2024	18	16	16
2023	18	15	16
2022	18	15	16
2021	18	15	16
2020	18	15	16
2019	18	15	16
2018	18	15	16
2017	18	15	16
2016	18	15	16

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Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	24	26	26
2024	24	26	26
2023	24	26	26
2022	24	25	26
2021	24	25	26
2020	24	25	26
2019	24	25	25
2018	24	25	25
2017	24	25	25
2016	23	25	25

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Tuition & Aid

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,335

$11,165

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Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	$10,335	$11,942	$12,988
2024	$9,750	$9,935	$10,159
2023	$9,750	$9,268	$9,500
2022	$9,750	$8,694	$8,989
2021	$7,750	$8,664	$8,661
2020	$7,750	$8,366	$8,383
2019	$7,750	$8,196	$8,266
2018	$7,750	$8,278	$7,888
2017	$7,750	$7,879	$7,628
2016	$7,250	$7,410	$7,230

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Average % on Financial Aid

35%

22%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	35%	22%	31%
2024	35%	23%	30%
2023	35%	24%	30%
2022	35%	24%	29%
2021	45%	24%	29%
2020	45%	25%	29%
2019	45%	25%	28%
2018	45%	24%	27%
2017	45%	24%	26%
2016	45%	24%	25%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,000

$3,822

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Financial Aid Grant Trends (2016-2025)
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	$3,000	$3,419	$4,864
2024	$3,000	$3,067	$4,788
2023	$3,000	$2,887	$4,663
2022	$3,000	$2,558	$4,366
2021	$3,000	$2,282	$4,213
2020	$3,000	$2,411	$4,101
2019	$3,000	$1,917	$3,985
2018	$3,000	$2,163	$3,694
2017	$3,000	$2,330	$3,658
2016	$3,000	$2,283	$3,429

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Admissions & Athletics

Average Acceptance Rate

95%

85%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)
Year	Smyrna, TN Avg	Tennessee (TN)	National
2025	95%	84%	83%
2024	95%	87%	88%
2023	95%	87%	88%
2022	95%	88%	88%
2021	95%	90%	88%
2020	95%	91%	88%
2019	95%	90%	88%
2018	95%	91%	88%
2017	95%	91%	88%
2016	95%	91%	88%

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Average Number of Extracurriculars

13 extracurriculars

11 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Smyrna, TN?

The private preschools in Smyrna, TN is Lancaster Christian Academy.

How many private preschools are located in Smyrna?

2 private preschools are located in Smyrna.

What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Smyrna?

100% of private preschools in Smyrna are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Which private preschools in Smyrna are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private preschools in Smyrna include: Community Christian Day School vs. Lancaster Christian Academy

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