Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School in Fayetteville, TN, serves 520 co–ed students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 2019, this Christian alternative school has a student–teacher ratio of 29:1 supported by 18 teachers.
The school ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for diversity, with 71.86% of its student population representing students of color.
Chestnut Ridge Academy has one of the largest student bodies among private K–12 schools in the region.
The school provides a comprehensive K–12 education combining Christian orientation with an alternative school program in rural Fayetteville.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TN School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
520 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
72%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$95 for 1st child in 9th-12th Grade; $85 for 2nd child
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Freedom in Home Education
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School's ranking?
Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School?
The application deadline for Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Chestnut Ridge Academy & Satellite School is Bethlehem Christian Academy (6.4 miles away)
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Bethlehem Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1936 Elkwood Section Rd
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 828-4835
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 828-4835
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 102 students
116 Riverside Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-4722
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-4722
7.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 255 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pineview Christian Academy
(Baptist)
5614 Hwy 53
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 852-9571
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 852-9571
16.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 97 students
Harvest Baptist Church Child Care Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8999 Wall Triana Highway
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 721-9590
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 721-9590
16.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Ford's Chapel Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
280 Ford Chapel Dr
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 864-0888
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 864-0888
16.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
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