Sumner Academy

464 Nichols Lane, Gallatin, TN, 37066-0370
Our Mission: We recognize that every child is gifted. Our mission is to help discover and cultivate each child's unique talents. Our Beliefs: We believe in creating and promoting an environment that is emotionally secure, academically challenging and culturally stimulating. We believe in teaching with patience, compassion and understanding. We believe in valuing the commonalities and differences each student brings to our classroom. We believe in encouraging the pursuit of excellence in all areas. We believe in nurturing our students as whole people. We believe in encouraging the participation of each parent and the community. We believe in fostering social and personal responsibility. We implement these beliefs with vision, passion and dedication.

School Overview:

Sumner Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1973
Student Body
Total Students 212 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 8% (TN School Avg.: 20%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 33%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 3 courses
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $10,121
Tuition Notes PK tuition $6,935, K tuition $8,282
% on Financial Aid 30%
Acceptance Rate 97%
Admissions Director Gillian Gaetano
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Golf
Soccer Tennis
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 16 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Club Band
Birding Club Book Club
Chess Club Chorus
Drama Club Enviromental Club
Garden Club Math Club
Newspaper Science Club
Spanish Club String Instruments
Technology Club Yearbook

School Notes:

  • Sumner Academy - Vision - Passion - Dedication

  • Profile last updated: 08/12/2011

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Sumner Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Teaching All Children (tac) Academy
Gr. 7-12 | 1.6 mi. away
St John Vianney Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 2.5 mi. away
Southside Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 6.5 mi. away
uendersonville KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 8.5 mi. away
Mt Juliet Montessori Academy
Gr. K-5 | 9.1 mi. away

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