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Best Rutherford County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools serving 3,535 students in Rutherford County, TN.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Rutherford County, TN include Middle Tennessee Christian School, St. Rose Catholic School, and Franklin Road Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Tennessee private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
92% of private elementary schools in Rutherford County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Top-Ranked Rutherford County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin Road Christian School
(Baptist)
3124 Franklin Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-0894
Gr: PK-12 | 625 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Lancaster Christian Academy
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(Christian)
(3)
150 Soccer Way
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 223-0451
Gr: NS-12 | 562 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Middle Tennessee Christian School
Middle Tennessee Christian School Photo
(Church of Christ)
100 E MTCS Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-0601
Gr: PK-12 | 861 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Providence Christian Academy
Providence Christian Academy Photo - PCA Library/ Media Center
(Christian)
410 Dejarnette Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-0902
Gr: K-12 | 593 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rose Catholic School
(Catholic)
1601 N Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 898-0555
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Bible Church Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
6371 Bradyville Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 895-4761
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community Christian Day School
(Christian)
185 Enon Springs Rd W
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 220-2237
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Tuition listed
Murfreesboro Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2815 Elam Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 896-9654
Gr: 5-8 | 6 students
Redeemer Classical Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1503 Sulphur Springs Rd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-0350
Gr: K-12 | 113 students Tuition listed
Rutherford Academy
Special Education School
2320 Southgate Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 895-1961
Gr: 2-12 | 38 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Rutherford County, Tennessee

Rutherford County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Grove School (Closed 2025)
All-boys | Alternative School
1640 Lascassas Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-9590
Gr: 5-12 | 45 students
3552 Rock Springs Midland Rd
Christiana, TN 37037
(615) 692-2818
Gr: 3-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Rutherford County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,535 Students
102,212 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
303 Teachers
10,150 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,746
$13,478
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$6,922
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.54
# American Indian Students
7 Students
267 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
53 Students
2,509 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
127 Students
3,872 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
157 Students
6,571 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
1,922 Students
64,355 Students
% White Students
54%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
74 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
1,272 Students
23,335 Students
% of Others Students
36%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Rutherford County, TN?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Rutherford County, TN include Middle Tennessee Christian School, St. Rose Catholic School, and Franklin Road Christian School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Rutherford County?
11 private elementary schools are located in Rutherford County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County private elementary schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Rutherford County?
92% of private elementary schools in Rutherford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
Which private elementary schools in Rutherford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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