Fayette County
Private and church schools in Fayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland)
The fast-growing county east of Collierville, where long-established K-12 academies in Somerville and Rossville serve most private-school families. 7 schools here; 3 registered for EFS and 1 approved for the ESA.
About these records. Each listing combines the federal Private School Survey (2023-24, or 2021-22 for non-responders) with the Tennessee Department of Education's 2026-27 Non-Public Schools Directory (updated October 5, 2026), the EFS registered-school list (updated August 24, 2026) and the West Tennessee ESA list (updated September 24, 2026), all pulled October 30, 2026. Schools do not report tuition to the state, so ask the school for it.
7
Schools listed here3
Registered for EFS in 2026-271
Approved on the West Tennessee ESA list3
Category IV or V only, so no EFS or ESA4
Include pre-K7
Teach through grade 12By type
All 7 schools in Fayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland)
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA (West TN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Academy 15090 Us Highway 64, Somerville 38068 | Christian Schools | Fayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland) | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Fayette Christian School 12465 Us Highway 64, Somerville 38068 | Christian Schools | Fayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland) | PK-12 | II, IV | ✓ EFS | — |
| Gallaway Christian Academy 377 Main St, Gallaway 38036 | Christian Schools | Fayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland) | K-12 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Grace Ministries and Christian School 205 Henry Drive, Somerville 38086 | Christian Schools | Fayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland) | K-12 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Highlands Glen Academy 710 Hickory Grove Loop, Oakland 38060 | Independent & Secular Schools | Fayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland) | K-12 | III | Not listed | — |
| Highlands Preparatory Academy 710 Hickory Grove Loop, Oakland 38060 | Christian Schools | Fayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland) | PK-12 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Rossville Christian Academy 280 High St, Rossville 38066 | Christian Schools | Fayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland) | PK-12 | II, III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Source | Can families here use it? | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Education Freedom Scholarship | Yes | $7,530 anywhere in Tennessee |
| ESA | No | Decided by the zoned public school |
| IEA | When the child has a covered IEP | Income is not tested |
| MOST | Not in its Shelby County service area | Need-based, partner schools |
| Pre-K | Your county or municipal district | Priority by income |
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