What Franklin Road Christian School does

Franklin Road Christian School (FRCS) is a private K3-12 Christian school located at 3124 Franklin Road in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, operating as a ministry of Franklin Road Baptist Church. The school provides a full educational pathway from preschool (ages 3-4) through 12th grade, serving families in the Middle Tennessee region who seek Christ-centered education combined with traditional academics. The institution reports an average ACT score of 24 and a 96% college attendance rate among graduates, and is recognized as one of the top educational institutions in Middle Tennessee. Enrollment is segmented into Preschool Part Time (K3-K4), Preschool Full Time (K3-K4), and K-12 (K5-12), each with distinct annual tuition rates.

The school's technology stack is standard for a small private school of this profile: FACTS//RenWeb for student information management and family portal access, Ignitia (delivered via SooSchools) as the online Christian curriculum platform for grades K5-12, Google Workspace for student email services, and Dropbox and Google Drive for distributing handbooks and parent newsletters. FRCS does not develop proprietary technology; it integrates third-party educational platforms suited to a small operation. Co-curricular programs include the Minutemen Athletics program, a Fine Arts program, student leadership development, and a youth sports initiative (FRBC Sports) for children ages 4-12 operated through the affiliated church.

FRCS generates revenue exclusively through tuition: $5,500/year for part-time preschool, $6,500/year for full-time preschool, and $6,300/year for K-12 enrollment. The school employs approximately 22 staff, admits families through an online application process followed by placement testing and campus tours, and markets primarily through its website, social media channels (X, Instagram, YouTube), and the Franklin Road Baptist Church community network. The institution is accredited by the Tennessee Association of Christian Schools (TACS), the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS), and the Cognia Network, and is recognized as accredited by the state of Tennessee. There is no public listing, no venture or private equity funding, and no equity ownership — the school operates as a nonprofit ministry under church governance led by President Joel Norris and, as of 2026, Head of School Nate Reed.

Name

Franklin Road Christian School

Legal name

Franklin Road Christian School

Website

https://frcsminutemen.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Franklin Road Christian School is a private K3-12 Christian school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, operating as a ministry of Franklin Road Baptist Church. It serves regional families seeking Christ-centered education through tuition-based enrollment, supplemented by athletics, fine arts, and youth sports programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Christian K-12 education
• Private religious school
• Preschool through 12th grade
• Christ-centered curriculum
• College preparatory program

Headquarters

HQ city

Murfreesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Annual tuition payments from enrolled students across preschool through 12th grade programs. Tuition is charged annually with other fees potentially applying.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Franklin Road Christian School is a private, nonprofit Christian school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that delivers preschool through 12th grade education grounded in a Christ-centered philosophy. Core academic offerings include Preschool Part Time (K3-K4, $5,500/year), Preschool Full Time ($6,500/year), and K-12 Tuition (K5-12, $6,300/year), supplemented by Minutemen Athletics, Fine Arts, Student Leadership, and Youth Sports programs.

Product overview

Franklin Road Christian School operates as a single, unified K4-12 educational institution with multiple programs. The school offers part-time and full-time preschool programs (K3-K4), a comprehensive K-12 academic program, and co-curricular programs including Minutemen Athletics, Fine Arts, and Student Leadership. The institution uses third-party educational platforms including FACTS//RenWeb for student information management and Ignitia for online curriculum delivery. All programs are delivered through a Christ-centered philosophy, with accreditation from Tennessee Association of Christian Schools, American Association of Christian Schools, and Cognia Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Minutemen: Athletic program mascot and brand name for FRCS sports teams

Products and services

• Preschool Part Time Program Part-time preschool education program for grades K3-K4, providing foundational learning in a Christ-centered environment with annual tuition of $5,500. Other fees may apply. Target audience: families with children ages 3-4 seeking early Christian education.
• Preschool Full Time Program Full-time preschool education program for grades K3-K4 offering extended daily care and learning activities in a Christ-centered environment, with annual tuition of $6,500. Other fees may apply. Target audience: families with children ages 3-4 seeking full-day Christian early education.
• K-12 Academic Program Comprehensive elementary and secondary education for grades K5-12 emphasizing Christ-centered curriculum alongside traditional academics, with reported average ACT score of 24 and 96% college attendance rate among graduates. Annual tuition is $6,300. Other fees may apply. Target audience: families seeking college-preparatory Christian education from elementary through high school.
• Minutemen Athletics Program School athletic program designed to develop students' mind, body, and spirit through sports while cultivating Christian character qualities, including basketball and other sports. Includes coaching staff dedicated to spiritual development alongside athletic skill. Target audience: enrolled FRCS students.
• Youth Sports Program Community youth sports program for children ages 4-12 operated through Franklin Road Baptist Church, offering soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball in a Christ-centered environment. Open to the broader community beyond enrolled FRCS students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of graduates attend college
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Franklin Road Baptist ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRCS is a ministry of Franklin Road Baptist Church, operating as the church's educational ministry. The church provides spiritual oversight, community connections, and administrative support to the school.
• FRBC SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRBC Sports is the athletic ministry of Franklin Road Baptist Church, offering youth sports programs (soccer, basketball, baseball, softball) for children ages 4-12 in the community.
• Cognia NetworkminorOthersCognia provides global accreditation services, validating FRCS's educational quality and standards compliance.
• Tennessee Association of Christian Schools (TACS)minorOthersState-level association providing networking, resources, and shared standards for Christian schools in Tennessee.
• American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)minorOthersNational association supporting Christian schools with resources, advocacy, and educational standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Battle Ground Academy: Independent private K-12 school in Franklin, TN (greater Nashville area) offering college-prep education with athletics and fine arts — a near-substitute for families considering FRCS.
• Brentwood Academy: Independent, nondenominational Christian K-12 school in Brentwood, TN competing with FRCS for college-prep-oriented families in the Nashville metro area.
• David Lipscomb Campus School: Church-affiliated K-12 school in Nashville, TN associated with the Churches of Christ, providing a directly comparable faith-based college-prep education model.
• Middle Tennessee Christian School: Faith-based K-12 Christian school located in Murfreesboro, TN, directly competing with FRCS for the same Christ-centered family segment in the same local market.
• Christ Presbyterian Academy: Presbyterian-affiliated private K-12 school in Nashville, TN offering a Christ-centered college-preparatory education similar to FRCS in mission and program structure.

Others

• FACTS (Facts Management): Provider of the FACTS/RenWeb student information system used by FRCS; an enabling technology vendor serving comparable private Christian schools across the U.S.
• Ignitia by Alpha Omega Publications: Provider of the Ignitia online Christian curriculum platform used by FRCS for grades K5-12; an enabling content vendor serving similar Christian schools.

Regional players

• Ezell-Harding Christian School: Christian K-12 school in Antioch, TN (Nashville metro) affiliated with the Churches of Christ, comparable to FRCS in mission, size, and tuition tier.
• Tennessee Christian Preparatory School: College-preparatory Christian school in the greater Nashville area serving K-12 students; competes with FRCS for the same Middle Tennessee family demographic.

Emerging players

• Coggin Avenue Baptist School: Small Baptist-affiliated K-12 school comparable to FRCS in size, denomination, and Christ-centered educational model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/frcs_minutemen
• YouTubeyoutube.com/frcslive
• Instagraminstagram.com/frcs_minutemen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/franklin-road-christian-school

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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