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Cedar Grove School

Alternative school · Grades 5–12

Murfreesboro, TN

1640 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Murfreesboro
  • The only all-boys school in Murfreesboro
  • Growing: enrollment up 29% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Murfreesboro since at least 2011

In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Cedar Grove School is an independent private school for students from 5th grade through 12th grade. About 45 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 29% since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 240 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 5–12
Students
45
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.2
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
240 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of independent schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 25 independent schools in Tennessee.

    Students by survey year

    35’11–1238’13–1436’15–1640’17–1841’19–2045’21–2245’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    51
    65
    710
    86
    97
    1012
    112
    122

    Student body

    White60%
    Two or more races22%
    Black11%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cedar Grove School whether it takes part.

    More about Tennessee's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Cedar Grove School

    What grades does Cedar Grove School serve?

    Cedar Grove School serves grades 5–12.

    How many students attend Cedar Grove School?

    About 45 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Cedar Grove School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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