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#7 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 2% of private schools

Sumner Academy

Elementary School · Gallatin, TN

A private elementary school in Gallatin, TN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

464 NICHOLS LN, Gallatin, TN 37066

  • 6.5:1 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)
A8.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
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)
A8.7 / 10
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Enrollment131
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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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The neighborhood

Where Sumner Academy 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated957/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gallatin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$78,049

Median home value

$376,100

Median rent

$1,305/mo

College educated

33.5%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White82.4%
Asian8.4%
Two or More5.3%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.8%
Native American0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Guild ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–51.3 mi584Compare →
Howard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–51.8 mi580Compare →
St John Vianney Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–82.5 mi83Compare →
R T Fisher AlternativeEnrollment path unverified4.4K–122.7 mi128Compare →

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.

Sumner Academy is listed in Gallatin, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Sumner Academy

Sumner Academy is a private elementary school in Gallatin, TN, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sumner Academy

What grades does Sumner Academy serve?

Sumner Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Sumner Academy?

Sumner Academy has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Sumner Academy is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sumner Academy rank in TN?

Sumner Academy ranks #7 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Sumner Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Sumner Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sumner Academy a private school?

Yes, Sumner Academy 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 Sumner Academy a religious school?

No, Sumner Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
131
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sumner County
Area population (ZIP 37066)
62,404
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
38.5
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 37066; 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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