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Best Rutherford County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private high schools serving 3,008 students in Rutherford County, TN.
The top-ranked private high schools in Rutherford County, TN include Providence Christian Academy, Lancaster Christian Academy, and Middle Tennessee Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
73% of private high schools in Rutherford County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Rutherford County 草榴社区 High 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
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(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
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
Genesis Teen Learning Center @ Rutherford County
Alternative School
(1)
802 S Church St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 898-0051
Gr: 9-11 | 14 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
Rutherford County Community Learning Center
Alternative School
(2)
1710 S Church St Ste 5
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 896-4501
Gr: 11-12 | 14 students Acceptance rate listed
[+] 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
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,008 Students
80,770 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
272 Teachers
8,222 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,160
$14,516
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$7,993
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.51
# American Indian Students
4 Students
266 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
2,199 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
2,962 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
147 Students
4,922 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
1,708 Students
53,340 Students
% White Students
56%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
56 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
1,046 Students
16,461 Students
% of Others Students
35%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
11 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Rutherford County, TN?
The top-ranked private high schools in Rutherford County, TN include Providence Christian Academy, Lancaster Christian Academy, and Middle Tennessee Christian School.
How many private high schools are located in Rutherford County?
10 private high schools are located in Rutherford County.
How diverse are private high schools in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County private high schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Rutherford County?
73% of private high schools in Rutherford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Rutherford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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