Private schools in Fayette County, TN
4 schools across Rossville, Somerville, Gallaway. About 913 students in all (2023-24). 3 on the state’s EFS list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Rossville Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 371 |
| Fayette Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 528 |
| Fayette Christian School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Gallaway Christian Academy | K-11 | 14 |
Fayette County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3; the most in Somerville (2)
- Among Tennessee counties
- 18th most private schools of 62; 1% of the state’s 441
- Typical school
- 371 students (3 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Gallaway Christian Academy, 14 students; Fayette Academy, 528 students
- Students per teacher
- 9.2 typical, 2.8 to 9.3 across 3 schools
- Verified tuition
- Rossville Christian Academy $12,033
- State program
- Scholarship, $7,530 per student for 2026-27
How EFS works
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarships schools, list dated August 24, 2026, checked November 4, 2026.
- Award and rules: Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarships, official page, read October 2, 2026.
- Tuition for 1 school: each school’s own website, last read October 1, 2026.
Cities in and around Fayette County
Neighboring counties
- Shelby County (72)
- Tipton County (1)
- Madison County (4)
- McNairy County (1)
- Chester County (1)
- Dyer County (1)
- Henderson County (2)
- Hardin County (1)
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