Rutherford County
Private and church schools in Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County
The fastest-growing county in the metro, centered on Murfreesboro and MTSU, with Christian K-12 schools, an Adventist school and a Catholic parish school. 20 schools here; 11 are on the 2026-27 EFS list.
Where this comes from. School details merge the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24) with the Tennessee Department of Education's 2026-27 Non-Public Schools Directory (updated October 5, 2026), its EFS registered-school list (updated August 24, 2026) and its Middle Tennessee ESA list (updated September 24, 2026), all retrieved October 28, 2026. Tuition is not reported to the state, so confirm it with the school.
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Schools in this list11
On TDOE's 2026-27 EFS registered list2
On the Middle Tennessee ESA list4
Category IV or V only — outside EFS and ESA12
Offer pre-K7
Serve grade 12By type
Christian Schools
12 here
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools
6 here
Browse →Jewish, Islamic & Other Faith Schools
1 here
Browse →Catholic Schools
1 here
Browse →All 20 schools in Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Life Christian Academy 5904 New Nashville Hwy, Murfreesboro 37129 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | K-10 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Bambini Village Montessori School 1140 Cason Ln, Murfreesboro 37128 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | V | Not listed | — |
| Bible Church Academy 6371 Bradyville Pike, Murfreesboro 37127 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 1-12 | — | Not listed | — |
| Bill Rice Christian Academy 1812 Bill Rice Ranch Rd, Murfreesboro 37128 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-11 | II | ✓ EFS | — |
| Cedar Grove School 1640 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro 37130 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 5-12 | — | Not listed | — |
| Cedar Hall School 3552 Rock Springs Midland Rd, Christiana 37037 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 3-8 | — | Not listed | — |
| Community Christian Day School 185 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna 37167 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-5 | I | ✓ EFS | — |
| Franklin Road Christian School 3124 Franklin Road, Murfreesboro 37128 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-12 | II, III, IV | ✓ EFS | — |
| Genesis Teen Learning Center of Rutherford County 802 S Church St, Murfreesboro 37130 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 9-11 | I-SP | Not listed | — |
| ICM Academy 862 Middle Tennessee Blvd Suite A, Murfreesboro 37129 | Jewish, Islamic & Other Faith Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-2 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Lancaster Christian Academy 150 Soccer Way, Smyrna 37167 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-12 | II, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Lancaster Christian Early Learning Center 3721 Manson Pike, Murfreesboro 37129 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | II, IV | ✓ EFS | — |
| Middle Tennessee Christian School 100 E Mtcs Rd, Murfreesboro 37129 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Montessori Weaver School 111 Mtcs Rd, Murfreesboro 37129 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | V | Not listed | — |
| Murfreesboro Adventist School 2815 Elam Rd, Murfreesboro 37127 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 1-10 | II | ✓ EFS | — |
| Primrose School of Murfreesboro 554 Brandies Cir, Murfreesboro 37128 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | III | Not listed | — |
| Primrose School of North Murfreesboro 2308 Wendelwood Drive, Murfreesboro 37129 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Providence Christian Academy 410 Dejarnette Ln, Murfreesboro 37130 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | K-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Redeemer Classical Academy 4232 Veterans Pkwy, Murfreesboro 37128 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | K-12 | IV | Not listed | — |
| St. Rose of Lima Catholic School 1601 N Tennessee Blvd, Murfreesboro 37130 | Catholic Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Program | Available here? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EFS | Yes | $7,530, statewide |
| ESA | No | Davidson County (MNPS zone) only |
| IEA | Yes, with an eligible IEP | No income limit |
| Voluntary Pre-K | Through the Rutherford County or city district | Priority by income |
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