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Very Good

#86 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 30% of private schools

Providence Christian Academy

School

410 DEJARNETTE LN, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Private

Enrollment

656

Student-Teacher

8:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Tennessee private schools

#86 of 284

In Murfreesboro

#2 of 7

public schools

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Providence Christian Academy

7.0/10

School in Murfreesboro · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Providence Christian Academy

Providence Christian Academy is a private school in Murfreesboro, TN. Providence Christian Academy serves approximately 656 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Providence Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 284 private schools in TN.

How it compares0.6 pts above TN schools
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • TN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 8:1 students to teachers, Providence Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Providence Christian Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Providence Christian Academy compares to 32 public schools serving similar grades in Murfreesboro, TN

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
This School
vs
14.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
656
This School
vs
905
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.0
This School
vs
6.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 80.5% vs 0%
Black 4.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.3% vs 0%
Asian 1.1% vs 0%
Providence Christian Academy Murfreesboro Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Providence Christian Academy (this school) 7.0
John Pittard Elementary 5.8
Oakland Middle School 6.5
Oakland High School 6.8
Northfield Elementary 7.0
Erma Siegel Elementary 7.6
Siegel Middle School 6.7
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary 6.4
Reeves-Rogers Elementary 6.6
Siegel High School 6.3
Daniel McKee Alternative School 5.4
Homer Pittard Campus School 7.6
Central Magnet School 8.0
Hobgood Elementary 5.0
Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School 7.8
Holloway High School 6.5
McFadden School Of Excellence 8.7
Discovery School 7.8
Walter Hill Elementary 6.2
Black Fox Elementary 6.3
Riverdale High School 5.8

Showing 20 of 32 schools. View all schools in Murfreesboro

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 34%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 656
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 80.5%
Two or More 11.0%
Black 4.7%
Hispanic 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.3%
Native American 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

410 DEJARNETTE LN, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Providence Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. McFadden School Of Excellence (rated 8.7/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Central Magnet School (rated 8.0/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School (rated 7.8/10, 3.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Murfreesboro, see our Murfreesboro schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi
School Distance Rating
John Pittard Elementary Murfreesboro 0.9 mi 5.8
MONTESSORI WEAVER SCHOOL Murfreesboro 1.2 mi
Oakland Middle School Murfreesboro 1.1 mi 6.5
MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Murfreesboro 1.3 mi 4.9
Oakland High School Murfreesboro 1.2 mi 6.8
ST ROSE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Murfreesboro 1.5 mi 6.9
Northfield Elementary Murfreesboro 1.4 mi 7.0
CEDAR GROVE SCHOOL Murfreesboro 1.6 mi 6.3
Erma Siegel Elementary Murfreesboro 1.9 mi 7.6
Reeves-Rogers Elementary Murfreesboro 2.2 mi 6.6
Siegel Middle School Murfreesboro 2.2 mi 6.7
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary Murfreesboro 2.2 mi 6.4
Siegel High School Murfreesboro 2.2 mi 6.3
Homer Pittard Campus School Murfreesboro 2.7 mi 7.6
Central Magnet School Murfreesboro 2.8 mi 8.0
Daniel McKee Alternative School Murfreesboro 2.6 mi 5.4
Hobgood Elementary Murfreesboro 3.2 mi 5.0
Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School Murfreesboro 3.3 mi 7.8
Holloway High School Murfreesboro 3.3 mi 6.5
McFadden School Of Excellence Murfreesboro 3.3 mi 8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37130 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,389

Median Home Value

$347,100

Median Rent

$1,157/mo

Population

57,768

College Educated

37.5%

Homeownership

48.7%

Avg Commute

25.1 min

Poverty Rate

16.4%

Median Age

33

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HUTCHISON SCHOOL Memphis, TN 7.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Providence Christian Academy

What grades does Providence Christian Academy serve?

Providence Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Providence Christian Academy?

Providence Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 656 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Providence Christian Academy is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Providence Christian Academy rank in TN?

Providence Christian Academy ranks #86 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Providence Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Providence Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Providence Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Providence Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Providence Christian Academy a religious school?

Providence Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
13 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
656
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Rutherford County

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