For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 2,147 students in 38401, TN.
The top ranked private preschools in 38401, TN include Agathos Classical School, Columbia Academy, and Zion Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
80% of private preschools in 38401, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).
Top Ranked 38401 Tennessee ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 Mapleash Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Church of Christ)
1101 W 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5363
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5363
Gr: NS-12 | 1,154 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
6901 Old Zion Road
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5731
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5731
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Heritage Academy
(Christian)
900 Trotwood Avenue
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-9718
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-9718
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in 38401, TN?
The top ranked private preschools in 38401, TN include Agathos Classical School, Columbia Academy, and Zion Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in 38401?
5 private preschools are located in 38401.
How diverse are private preschools in 38401?
38401 private preschools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in 38401?
80% of private preschools in 38401 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).
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