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#153 of 284 private schools in TN
Montgomery Bell Academy
High School · Nashville, TN
A private high school in Nashville, TN serving grades 7th – 12th.
4001 HARDING PIKE, Nashville, TN 37205
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Montgomery Bell Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| The Ensworth School-lower/middle CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,184 | Compare → |
| Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Nashville Big Picture High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 150 | Compare → |
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.
Montgomery Bell Academy is listed in Nashville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy is a private high school in Nashville, TN, serving approximately 822 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #153 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montgomery Bell Academy
What grades does Montgomery Bell Academy serve?
Montgomery Bell Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Montgomery Bell Academy?
Montgomery Bell Academy has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Bell Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Bell Academy is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Montgomery Bell Academy rank in TN?
Montgomery Bell Academy ranks #153 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Montgomery Bell Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Montgomery Bell Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Montgomery Bell Academy a private school?
Yes, Montgomery Bell Academy is a private all-boys 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 Montgomery Bell Academy a religious school?
No, Montgomery Bell Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 822
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Phone
- (615) 298-5514
- 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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