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Wilson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,108 students in Wilson County, TN (there are 32 public schools, serving 24,921 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
56% of private schools in Wilson County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,108
  • Average Tuition: $11,902
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Wilson County, TN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,108
  • Average Tuition: $11,902
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Wilson County, TN School Trends

Top Ranked Wilson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Friendship Christian School Photo
Friendship Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 495 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
5400 Coles Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-1573
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Heritage Christian Academy - Mt. Juliet Photo
Heritage Christian Academy - Mt. Juliet
Gr: K-12 | 506 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
3700 Old Lebanon Dirt Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 604-0564
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Mt. Juliet Christian Academy Photo
Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 683 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
735 N Mt. Juliet Rd.
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-2427
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Map of Cedars Preparatory Academy
Cedars Preparatory Academy
Gr: PK-4 | 175 students
Christian
410 W Main St
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 257-1394
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Map of Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
P.O. Box 1135
Mount Juliet, TN 37121
(615) 754-7946
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Map of Lebanon Academy
Lebanon Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students
All-boys | Alternative School
3065 Murfreesboro Rd
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 443-7222
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Mt. Juliet Montessori Academy Photo
Mt. Juliet Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students
Montessori School
9695 Lebanon Rd Ste 210
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-0819
(3)
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Map of Primrose School Of Mt. Juliet
Primrose School Of Mt. Juliet
Gr: PK-K | 160 students
Daycare / Preschool
111 Belinda Pkwy
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 773-7070
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Map of Self School
Self School
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students
All-girls
4455 Benders Ferry Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 649-9463
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Wilson County Private Schools (Closed)

Mcclain Christian Academy Photo
Mcclain Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Christian
1662 Leeville Pike
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 444-2678
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Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
2,108 Students
113,692 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
125 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
55%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,902
$12,665
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
307 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
51 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
1,255 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
59%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
750 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
36%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wilson County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Wilson County, TN include Heritage Christian Academy - Mt. Juliet, Friendship Christian School, and Mt. Juliet Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Wilson County?
9 private schools are located in Wilson County.
How diverse are private schools in Wilson County?
Wilson County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Wilson County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Wilson County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wilson County?
56% of private schools in Wilson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Wilson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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