2026 lists
Private schools in Rutherford County, TN with the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#1 Best Private Schools in Rutherford County, TN
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in Tennessee
Murfreesboro, TN
#2 Best Private Schools in Rutherford County, TN
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
#3 Best Private Schools in Rutherford County, TN
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Smyrna, TN
#4 Best Private Schools in Rutherford County, TN
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
#5 Best Private Schools in Rutherford County, TN
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–11
Growing: enrollment up 131% since 2011–12
Murfreesboro, TN
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