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#168 of 284 private schools in TN

Hermitage Hall

School · Nashville, TN

A private school in Nashville, TN serving grades 3rd – 12th.

Private

1220 8TH AVE S, Nashville, TN 37203

  • 17.6:1 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)
C-2.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,579.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Diversity Index54%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Enrollment88
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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 Hermitage Hall 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 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$69,671

Median home value

$519,600

Median rent

$1,881/mo

College educated

67.4%

Homeownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White62.5%
Black25.0%
Hispanic8.0%
Two or More4.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
University School of NashvillePrivate · tuition7.0privateK–121.2 mi1,071Compare →
Harris-hillman Special EducationEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–121.7 mi486Compare →
Genesis AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private1–123.7 mi71Compare →
The Ensworth School-lower/middle CampusPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–123.7 mi1,184Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Hermitage Hall is listed in Nashville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hermitage Hall

Hermitage Hall is a private school in Nashville, TN, serving approximately 88 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hermitage Hall

What grades does Hermitage Hall serve?

Hermitage Hall serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Hermitage Hall?

Hermitage Hall has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermitage Hall?

The student-teacher ratio at Hermitage Hall is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hermitage Hall rank in TN?

Hermitage Hall ranks #168 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Hermitage Hall's MySchoolScout rating?

Hermitage Hall has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hermitage Hall a private school?

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

Is Hermitage Hall a religious school?

No, Hermitage Hall is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
88
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
243 days
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Area population (ZIP 37203)
20,234
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
30.7
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 37203; 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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