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Best Rutherford County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 3,161 students in Rutherford County, TN.
The top-ranked private preschools in Rutherford County, TN include Lancaster Christian Academy, Franklin Road Christian School, and Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
62% of private preschools in Rutherford County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top-Ranked Rutherford County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (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
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
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
Icm Academy
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Islamic)
862 Middle Tennessee Blvd Ste A
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-8867
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Lancaster Christian Elc - Murfreesboro
Alternative School (Christian)
3721 Manson Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-7070
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Montessori Weaver School
Montessori School
111 Mtcs Dr
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-9139
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Murfreesboro KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
847 Fortress Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 203-3669
Gr: NS-PK
Primrose School Of Murfreesboro
Daycare / Preschool
554 Brandies Cir
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 848-5301
Gr: NS-K | 180 students Tuition listed
Sloan Street KinderCare
Sloan Street KinderCare Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
1239 Sloan St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 890-7488
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Rutherford County, Tennessee

Rutherford County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,161 Students
76,651 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
240 Teachers
7,370 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
52%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,467
$11,826
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$3,451
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
1,555 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
106 Students
1,877 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
78 Students
4,148 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
1,289 Students
43,384 Students
% White Students
41%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
44 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
1,638 Students
24,014 Students
% of Others Students
52%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Rutherford County, TN?
The top-ranked private preschools in Rutherford County, TN include Lancaster Christian Academy, Franklin Road Christian School, and Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Rutherford County?
12 private preschools are located in Rutherford County.
How diverse are private preschools in Rutherford County?
Rutherford County private preschools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Rutherford County?
62% of private preschools in Rutherford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
Which private preschools in Rutherford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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