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#194 of 284 private schools in TN

The Academy for G.o.d.

School · Old Hickory, TN

A private school in Old Hickory, TN serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

401 CENTER ST, Old Hickory, TN 37138

  • 9.4:1 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)
B+6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
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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Enrollment216
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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 The Academy for G.o.d. 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$87,450

Median home value

$347,500

Median rent

$1,427/mo

College educated

39.8%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White91.7%
Black3.7%
Asian3.2%
Hispanic1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Donelson Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–123.2 mi583Compare →
Family Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–123.3 mi118Compare →
Tenn School for BlindEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–124.2 mi114Compare →

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.

The Academy for G.o.d. is listed in Old Hickory, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Academy for G.o.d.

The Academy for G.o.d. is a private school in Old Hickory, TN, serving approximately 216 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Academy for G.o.d.

What grades does The Academy for G.o.d. serve?

The Academy for G.o.d. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend The Academy for G.o.d.?

The Academy for G.o.d. has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy for G.o.d.?

The student-teacher ratio at The Academy for G.o.d. is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Academy for G.o.d. rank in TN?

The Academy for G.o.d. ranks #194 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is The Academy for G.o.d.'s MySchoolScout rating?

The Academy for G.o.d. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Academy for G.o.d. a private school?

Yes, The Academy for G.o.d. is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The Academy for G.o.d. a religious school?

The Academy for G.o.d. has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
216
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Area population (ZIP 37138)
22,539
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
44.1
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 37138; 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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