Friendship Christian School Photo

Best Wilson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Wilson County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Wilson County, TN include Friendship Christian School, Heritage Christian Academy - Mt. Juliet, and Mt. Juliet Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
56% of private schools in Wilson County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Wilson County Private Schools (2026)

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

Wilson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1662 Leeville Pike
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 444-2678
Gr: PK-7 | 31 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Wilson County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,108 Students
113,796 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
125 Teachers
11,137 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
54%
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
$13,381
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
2,798 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
4,328 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
51 Students
7,103 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
1,255 Students
68,839 Students
% White Students
59%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
750 Students
28,612 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 Friendship Christian School, Heritage Christian Academy - Mt. Juliet, 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 20%.
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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