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Best Sumner County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 6,665 students in Sumner County, TN (there are , serving 27,943 public students). 19% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
56% of private schools in Sumner County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 6,665
  • Average Tuition: $10,893
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Sumner County, TN School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 14
  • # Students Served: 6,665
  • Average Tuition: $10,893
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Sumner County, TN School Trends

Top Ranked Sumner County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Highland Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students
Seventh Day Adventist
211 Highland Circle Dr
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-2036
Map of Highland Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students
Seventh Day Adventist
234 Highland Circle Dr
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-3184
Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
117 Caldwell Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-2375
(12)
Map of Bledsoe Youth Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students
All-boys | Alternative School
661 S Water Ave
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-2937
Map of Hendersonville Bible Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 183 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
107 Rockland Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-0308
Map of Hendersonville Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
260 New Shackle Island Road
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-1550
(10)
Hendersonville KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
138 Maple Row Blvd.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-0645
Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students
Christian
130 Maple Dr N
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 612-5200
Map of Montessori Teacher Training Center For Tn/ncme
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
162 New Shackle Island Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-3401
(3)
Map of Portland Montessori Academy
Gr: K-6 | 21 students
Montessori School (Christian)
613 College St
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 323-1065
Map of Primrose School Of Hendersonville
Gr: K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
107 Springhouse Ct
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 338-4361
St. John Vianney Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-5
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
501 N Water Ave
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-7048
(19)
Sumner Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
464 Nichols Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1914
(4)
Map of Sumner KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
541 E. Main St.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-8255

Overview

Category
This State (TN)
US
# Schools
16 Schools
# Students
6,665 Students
113,497 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
158 Teachers
11,179 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,893
$13,436
Average Summer Program Cost
$145
$472
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,958
$6,889
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.56
# American Indian Students
47 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
461 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
705 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
4%
# Black Students
270 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
2,921 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
43%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,414 Students
28,634 Students
% of Others Students
35%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Sumner County, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Sumner County, TN include Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School, Highland Continuation School, and Highland Academy.
How many private schools are located in Sumner County?
14 private schools are located in Sumner County.
How diverse are private schools in Sumner County?
Sumner County private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Sumner County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Sumner County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sumner County?
56% of private schools in Sumner County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Sumner County are often viewed compared to one another?

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