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#228 of 284 private schools in TN

Akiva School

Elementary School · Nashville, TN

A private elementary school in Nashville, TN serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

809 PERCY WARNER BLVD, Nashville, TN 37205

  • 47:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
D1.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio47:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,368
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index30%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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Enrollment94
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Akiva School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$133,068

Median home value

$890,000

Median rent

$1,819/mo

College educated

76.5%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White83.0%
Hispanic8.5%
Two or More5.3%
Asian2.1%
Black1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Westmeade ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.6K–50.6 mi466Compare →
Harding AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–81.8 mi496Compare →
Abintra Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–82.4 mi76Compare →
Christ Presbyterian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–122.5 mi1,213Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Akiva School is listed in Nashville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Akiva School

Akiva School is a private elementary school in Nashville, TN, serving approximately 94 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 47:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Akiva School

What grades does Akiva School serve?

Akiva School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Akiva School?

Akiva School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Akiva School?

The student-teacher ratio at Akiva School is 47:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Akiva School rank in TN?

Akiva School ranks #228 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Akiva School's MySchoolScout rating?

Akiva School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Akiva School a private school?

Yes, Akiva School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Akiva School a religious school?

Akiva School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
94
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
47:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
7.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Area population (ZIP 37205)
24,557
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
48.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37205; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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