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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 3,602 students in Rutherford County, TN.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Rutherford County, TN include Lancaster Christian Academy, Middle Tennessee Christian School, and Providence Christian Academy.
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
Lancaster Christian Academy Photo
(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
Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School
Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1601 N Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 898-0555
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 20 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
3,602 Students
102,068 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
302 Teachers
10,185 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,529
$13,528
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$6,799
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.54
# American Indian Students
7 Students
266 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
53 Students
2,507 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
127 Students
3,865 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
157 Students
6,558 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
1,922 Students
64,135 Students
% White Students
53%
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
1,339 Students
23,351 Students
% of Others Students
37%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 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 Lancaster Christian Academy, Middle Tennessee Christian School, and Providence Christian Academy.
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 30% 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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