Harpeth Hall School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 729 students
Yearly Tuition: $40,350
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 4
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Harpeth Hall School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Harpeth Hall School
5	66
6	64
7	94
8	94
9	108
10	102
11	97
12	104

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Year Founded

1865

Colors

Green, Grey, Silver, Magnolia

Last Day of School

Fri. May 21, 2027

Campus Size

44 acres

Student Body

Total Students

729 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

105 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

88%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

23 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP Art & DesignAP Art History

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP ChineseAP Computer Science A

AP English LanguageAP English Liturature

AP Environmental ScienceAP European History

AP FrenchAP Latin

AP Music TheoryAP Physics 1

AP Physics CAP Spanish Language

AP Spanish LituratureAP Statistics

AP US GovernmentAP US History

AP World History

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Average SAT score

1350

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 4

Yearly Tuition Cost

$40,350

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% on Financial Aid

17%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$24,200

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Jessica Viner

Admissions Associate

Natasha Robinson

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$89.5 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

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School Notes

Harpeth Hall is a Nashville, TN-based, college preparatory school for girls in 5th through 12th grades.
A Harpeth Hall girl is an independent thinker, strong leader, authentic spirit, and empathetic friend.
At Harpeth Hall, ambitions become achievements and girls become young women prepared for a future of purpose and possibilities.
We believe that an all-girls environment gives every Harpeth Hall student the space and the freedom to stretch her mind, to raise her hand, and to amplify her voice.
Both self-aware and self-reliant, our highly capable students are confident leaders, with the motivation to pursue their bravest ambitions and the skills to achieve them.
Our students leave Harpeth Hall empowered to make a positive difference in the world.

School Motto: Let us lift up the mind and spirit
School Mascot: Honeybear

Within the school`s gates and in the wider world, the identity of Harpeth Hall is found in the lives of its dynamic students. The Harpeth Hall student is a young woman who, like Nashville, is poised for exciting, transformative growth, with limitless intellectual and personal potential. We develop the whole student. Yes, academics come first-but we believe our 21st-century leaders must also be team players and change agents, able to see multiple perspectives and find common ground. Our athletics program challenges our students to push themselves; our visual, musical and performing arts programs offer new forms of expression; and our robust list of clubs, organizations, and service learning projects foster the strong sense of community that our girls carry out into the world.Our teachers value rigor, but not at the expense of risk. We teach big thinkers.Our teachers encourage collaboration and instill excellence. They`re thoughtful and intrepid innovators in the classroom and mentors in the lab and the library, on the stage and the playing field. And they`re completely dedicated to educating girls-creating pedagogy and coursework that brings out the very best in their students.We don't want economics to stand between us and Nashville's best students. Harpeth Hall is committed to a student body that reflects Nashville and to the richness that comes with a diverse, increasingly cosmopolitan population. We work actively with parents of qualified daughters to make a Harpeth Hall education accessible and affordable through our robust need-based financial aid program.Our students are accepted to - and thrive at - the nation's best colleges and universities. But they certainly don't stop there. They earn graduate degrees, they launch companies, they become artists, Olympians, neurosurgeons, policy leaders, and community volunteers. They leave Harpeth Hall empowered to take on the world and fully prepared to change it.Our mission is to teach girls and young women to think critically, to lead confidently, and to live honorably. Harpeth Hall is a school that offers an unparalleled educational experience. We invite you to explore Harpeth Hall.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Anne Dallas Dudley - National and state leader in the fight for women's suffrage who worked to secure the ratification of the 19th Amendment in Tennessee
- Sarah Colley Cannon '32 - Comedian, best known as Minnie Pearl, who performed at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years and was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1992, the highest award given to artists by the United States Government
- Cornelia Fort '36 - WASP Aviator who was the first United States pilot to encounter the Japanese air fleet during the Attack on Pear Harbor and the first female pilot in American history to die on active duty
- Dr. Mildred Stahlman '40 - Life-saving neonatal caregiver who worked as a professor of pediatrics and pathology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and was awarded the American Pediatric Society's highest honor, the John Howland Award
- Amy Grant '78 - Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter
- Tracy Caulkins Stockwell '81 - Former competition swimmer and three-time Olympic gold medalist, five-time world champion, and former world record-holder in three events
- Reese Witherspoon '94 - Actress, producer, and entrepreneur-founder of Hello Sunshine-as well as a two-time Golden Globe winner, Academy Award winner, BAFTA Award winner, and Primetime Emmy Award winner
- Victoria "V.E." Schwab '05 - #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 books, including the acclaimed "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue," "Shades of Magic" series, the "Villains" series, "This Savage Song," and "Our Dark Duet"
- Alex Walsh ‘20 & Gretchen Walsh '21 - Alex: Winner of the 200 meter IM silver medal at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo and member of the United States swimming team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris Gretchen: World record holder in the 100 meter butterfly and member of the United States swimming team at the 2024 Olympics in Paris
- Willa Fitzgerald '09 - an American actress known for her starring role in MTV's Scream, in USA Network's television drama series Dare Me, and in the Amazon Prime Video television series Reacher.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Harpeth Hall School cost?

Harpeth Hall School's tuition is approximately $40,350 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Harpeth Hall School?

Harpeth Hall School famous alumni include: Anne Dallas Dudley, Sarah Colley Cannon '32, Cornelia Fort '36, Dr. Mildred Stahlman '40, Amy Grant '78, Tracy Caulkins Stockwell '81, Reese Witherspoon '94, Victoria "V.E." Schwab '05, Alex Walsh ‘20 & Gretchen Walsh '21 and Willa Fitzgerald '09.

What sports does Harpeth Hall School offer?

Harpeth Hall School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Harpeth Hall School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for most sports offered.

What is Harpeth Hall School's ranking?

Harpeth Hall School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Harpeth Hall School?

The application deadline for Harpeth Hall School is Jan. 4.

In what neighborhood is Harpeth Hall School located?

Harpeth Hall School is located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 7 other private schools located in Green Hills.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Nashville, TN is $18,800 for elementary schools and $23,703 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Nashville, TN is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).