Briarcrest Christian School

Briarcrest Christian School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
76 S Houston Levee Rd,  Eads, TN
4.5
4.0
1,754 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mark Merrill
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$19,585
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
172
Full Time Teachers
165
Part Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
30
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
98%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

School Rankings

#3 Best HS For Athletes in Tennessee
#14 Best Christian Schools in Tennessee
#18 Best Private K12 Schools in Tennessee
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 242 Students
University of Memphis 160 Students
Mississippi State University 141 Students
University of Mississippi 122 Students
The University of Alabama 99 Students
University of Arkansas 84 Students
Samford University 82 Students
Auburn University 81 Students
Belmont University 79 Students
Vanderbilt University 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 92 Students
Biology 65 Students
Nursing 64 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Marketing 29 Students
Pre-Law Studies 28 Students
Finance 24 Students
Political Science and Government 22 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 233 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/30/2025
Throughout my years at Briarcrest, I have had a positive experience. The teachers are outstanding and truly care about your personal and academic growth. The fine arts program is amazing and is a great environment.
5.0 Senior
4/30/2025
The teachers and faculty at Briarcrest made sure to intentionally form relationships with all of us students and prepare us for the next step. The campus as a whole has always been impressive to me, especially now with the PAC, and since we've all gone through this school together, the friends I've made at Briarcrest are very important to me.
5.0 Senior
4/30/2025
I have been at Briarcrest for four years. I have loved every second of being here. The teachers are of the highest quality, and the student body is supportive and collaborative. Briarcrest has an incredible Christian focused curriculum, and I would recommend BCS for any student looking to better themselves, whether it be in academics, athletics, fine arts, or spiritually.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 10 Reviews
5.0 student
3/7/2025
I am a current 8th grader at BCS, and I simply cannot agree with people who continue to degrade this wonderful school. It has its faults, like any school, but I can say with confidence that the faculty strive to make it better. Briarcrest is a fantastic multiethnic school, and in my whole time here,...
1.0 other
11/8/2021
I am an aumna of Briarcrest Christian High School. Briarcrest was founded on principles of white supremacy and segregation and yet still today they have not accomplished the work it takes to leave such a horrific past behind. Any student who does not fit into their homogenous southern, white, hetero...
5.0 parent
5/1/2015
The school is awesome I thorughy like the fact that they provide the 2year old preschool his Teacher Mrs. Toni Powell is doing an awesome job with the student ms. Help g them to develop the cognitive,motor and social skills. His principal is very inter-personal individual interacting with the studen...
5.0 parent
8/31/2014
Best private school in the area, but not the most expensive. Christian, strong academics, athletics and fine arts.

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Briarcrest Christian School is a private Christian school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 76 S Houston Levee Rd in Eads, TN. Annual tuition is $19,585. The school has a total enrollment of 1,754 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Briarcrest Christian School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $458,450. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. George's Independent School - Collierville Campus, First Assembly Christian School, Houston High School, and more. Learn more about what Eads has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Briarcrest Christian School.

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