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Best Maury County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,521 students in Maury County, TN (there are , serving 17,938 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Maury County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Maury County, TN include Spring Hill Christian Academy, Zion Christian Academy, and Agathos Classical School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private schools in Maury County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

Top-Ranked Maury County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Agathos Classical School
Agathos Classical School Photo - "PRO-ton, NEU-tron, e-LEC-tron, YEAH!" Students chant about the parts of an atom before other classes during an assembly.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
1201 Mapleash Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy Photo - Graduation
(Church of Christ)
1101 W 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5363
Gr: NS-12 | 1,154 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spring Hill Christian Academy
Spring Hill Christian Academy Photo - SHCA Lions Logo
(Christian)
500 Saturn Parkway Suite 201
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 392-0088
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
6901 Old Zion Road
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5731
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1411 School St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 338-7221
Gr: 3-12 | 5 students
Christ Children's Academy - Site 1
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
500 Saturn Pkwy
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 486-1116
Gr: K | 5 students
Christian Heritage Academy
(Christian)
900 Trotwood Avenue
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-9718
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Columbia Academy At Spring Hill
(Church of Christ)
756 Beechcroft Rd
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 486-1002
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students
Cornerstone School
All-boys
804 Branham-higher Cir; Po Box 10
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 486-2274
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students
The Kings Daughters School
The Kings Daughters School Photo - One of our young adults enjoying the fair!
Special Education School
(1)
412 West 9th Street
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3810
Gr: Inquire with school | 110 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
The Kings Daughters School-cfa Campus
Special Education School
900 Trotwood Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 380-0292
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students
Lighthouse Christian School
(Pentecostal)
2000 Williamsport Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-8730
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students

Overview

This County (Maury County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,521 Students
113,572 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
205 Teachers
11,109 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,198
$13,400
Average Summer Program Cost
$235
$447
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,300
$6,697
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$3.1 million
$55.95 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
4,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
67 Students
7,098 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
1,678 Students
68,737 Students
% White Students
65%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
87 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
775 Students
28,594 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Maury County, TN?
The top-ranked private schools in Maury County, TN include Spring Hill Christian Academy, Zion Christian Academy, and Agathos Classical School.
How many private schools are located in Maury County?
12 private schools are located in Maury County.
How diverse are private schools in Maury County?
Maury County private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Maury County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Maury County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Maury County?
71% of private schools in Maury County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Maury County are often viewed compared to one another?

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