The Farm School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TN School
School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-11
Enrollment: 36 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,200
Acceptance rate: 85%
Average class size: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Farm School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-11

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Farm School
Kind	5
1	1
2	3
4	1
5	2
6	4
7	2
8	2
9	10
10	3
11	3

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

We specialize in bright quirky kids

Year Founded

1976

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Student Body

Total Students

36 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

6 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,200

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% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$600

Acceptance Rate

85%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Lindsay Englade

Admissions Associate

Sara Moore

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Vision - A world of liberated, actualized individuals that see our selves as semi-autonomous wholes and as interdependent parts capable of working with instead of against each other and our planet.
Mission - Supporting individuals learning how to create our own paths through life and how to put our differences together as we interact, form relationships and build community with each other and the rest of the world.

Organizational Structure: The Farm School is a consensus-democratic school. We attempt to achieve consensus on all shared decisions and use voting to make decisions when this seems like the most peaceful path to a decision. We make decisions about the daily functioning of the school during school meetings where students and teachers each have equal voice. Our Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) makes decisions about the daily functioning of the school that require the input of parents. We make decisions specific to individual students during triadic meetings that include a student, her/his advisor and a family member. Our school board is accountable for the functioning of the school as a business entity (non-profit corporation). We entrust our Principal to make recommendations about how to achieve our mission and to make time sensitive decisions on our behalf. What We Teach At The Farm School students learn as they apply basic skills and content to real-world problems. We use the following lenses into the subject areas to focus our responsive curriculum and to connect what our students learn to their and our community's needs, interests, experiences and values.
Science, Math and Technology for Peace, Equality and Sustainability: Applying science, math and technology towards personal, community and planetary peace and sustainability.
Social Science for Peace, Equality and Sustainability: Applying social science towards peaceful, equitable, and sustainable solutions to personal, community and international conflicts.
Communication Arts for Peace, Equality and Sustainability: Communicating in the service of equality, peace and sustainability for all beings using multiple languages, music, art forms and media (including magazines, newspaper, radio, the Internet, bumper stickers, T-shirts, posters and banners). Being in Our Bodies: Being in and moving our bodies peacefully and sustainably.

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How much does The Farm School cost?

The Farm School's tuition is approximately $1,200 for private students.

What schools are The Farm School often compared to?

The Farm School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of The Farm School?

The acceptance rate of The Farm School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

What is The Farm School's ranking?

The Farm School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Least expensive tuition, Highest average ACT score and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for The Farm School?

The application deadline for The Farm School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $13,528 for elementary schools and $14,610 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tennessee is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).