Excellent
#7 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 2% of private schools
Sumner Academy
Elementary School
464 NICHOLS LN, Gallatin, TN 37066
Enrollment
131
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
131
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Tennessee private schools
#7 of 284
In Gallatin
#1 of 3
public schools
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Sumner Academy
Elementary School in Gallatin · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy is a private elementary school in Gallatin, TN. Sumner Academy serves approximately 131 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Sumner Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 284 private schools in TN.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 131 students, Sumner Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.5:1 students to teachers, Sumner Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sumner Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Sumner Academy compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Gallatin, TN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sumner Academy (this school) | 8.2 |
| Rucker Stewart Middle | 5.7 |
| Guild Elementary | 4.8 |
| Howard Elementary | 7.8 |
| R T Fisher Alternative | 4.4 |
| Union Elementary School | 8.7 |
| Vena Stuart Elementary | 6.0 |
| Benny C. Bills Elementary School | 4.0 |
| Joe Shafer Middle School | 6.5 |
| Station Camp Middle School | 9.0 |
| Station Camp Elementary | 8.0 |
| Liberty Creek Middle School | 8.7 |
| Liberty Creek Elementary | 7.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
464 NICHOLS LN, Gallatin, TN 37066
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sumner Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Union Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Jack Anderson Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby Hendersonville), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Station Camp Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 4.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Gallatin, see our Gallatin schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rucker Stewart Middle Gallatin | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Gallatin Senior High School Gallatin | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Guild Elementary Gallatin | 1.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Howard Elementary Gallatin | 1.8 mi | 7.8 |
| BLEDSOE YOUTH ACADEMY Gallatin | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Sumner County Middle College High School Gallatin | 2.1 mi | 6.3 |
| ST JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Gallatin | 2.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Union Elementary School Gallatin | 2.7 mi | 8.7 |
| R T Fisher Alternative Gallatin | 2.7 mi | 4.4 |
| E B Wilson Gallatin | 2.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Vena Stuart Elementary Gallatin | 2.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Benny C. Bills Elementary School Gallatin | 3.3 mi | 4.0 |
| Joe Shafer Middle School Gallatin | 3.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Station Camp Middle School Gallatin | 4.5 mi | 9.0 |
| Station Camp Elementary Gallatin | 4.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Station Camp High School Gallatin | 4.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Jack Anderson Elementary Hendersonville | 5.3 mi | 8.7 |
| JESUS ONLY ACADEMY Lebanon | 5.4 mi | — |
| Liberty Creek High School Gallatin | 6.4 mi | — |
| Liberty Creek Middle School Gallatin | 7.0 mi | 8.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37066 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,049
Median Home Value
$376,100
Median Rent
$1,305/mo
Population
62,404
College Educated
33.5%
Homeownership
65%
Avg Commute
27.4 min
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Median Age
38.5
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|---|---|
| Briceville Elementary Briceville, TN | 8.2 |
| EPISCOPAL SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville, TN | 8.2 |
| North Clinton Elementary Clinton, TN | 8.1 |
| ST ANN SCHOOL Nashville, TN | 8.1 |
| Cecil B Rigsby Elementary Pikeville, TN | 8.0 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Memphis, TN | 8.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (615) 452-1914
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