Montgomery Bell Academy

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked TN School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 834 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $33,500
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Feb. 1
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Montgomery Bell Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1867
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
834 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Montgomery Bell Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
Average Class Size
13 students
Number of AP Courses
30 courses
Advanced Courses
Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Comparative Government & Politics, Computer Science, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, European History, French Language and Culture, German
Average SAT score
1357
Average ACT score
30
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants and collared shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / Feb. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,500
Admissions Director
Greg Ferrell
Admissions Associate
Beth Anderson

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Astronomy, Digital Production, Fishing, Guitar, Hispanic Achievers, Medical Careers, Photography, Video and Film

Club or Organization:
African American Studies, Climbing, Math Counts, Mock Trial, Model UN, Robotics, Science Olympiad

Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Cellophony, Debate

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ping Pong
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Montgomery Bell Academy cost?
Montgomery Bell Academy's tuition is approximately $33,500 for private students.
What sports does Montgomery Bell Academy offer?
Montgomery Bell Academy offers 22 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Montgomery Bell Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for most sports offered.
What is Montgomery Bell Academy's ranking?
When is the application deadline for Montgomery Bell Academy?
The application deadline for Montgomery Bell Academy is Dec. 15 / Feb. 1.
What neighborhood is Montgomery Bell Academy located?
Montgomery Bell Academy is located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 7 other private schools located in Green Hills.

School Reviews

5  
As an alumni of Montgomery Bell, there is not a better place in Nashville for you to send your son. I am currently a sophomore at Vanderbilt, and freshman year I was immensely more prepared for the workload and rigor of a college curriculum than my classmates were. While preparing students for college is a goal for MBA, the school offers so much more. I came in 7th grade thinking that I was going to play basketball and focus on math. Six years later, I graduated a singer who has a passion for the spanish language. I also went on two exchange trips to Chile and South Africa for a month each during the summers after my sophomore and junior year on scholarship. You will not find another high school in the city that can offer such opportunities on grant money. Many think that if your son is not a jock athlete who watches ESPN all day then he will not fit in and do well at MBA. While I thought the same thing coming in 7th grade, I quickly discovered the exact opposite. The school exposes students to so many different paths that anyone can find not what he is passionate about, but also teachers and peers that will enthusiastically support him. The work load is difficult and should not be overlooked, but in the end your son will have learned much about how to manage time and also how to pursue his passions.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked TN School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 834 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $33,500
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Feb. 1
  • Source: Verified school update

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