About the School
- Greater Nashville Junior Academy in Nashville, TN serves 80 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 6 total teachers supporting its elementary and middle school program.
- It maintains an affiliation with the Seventh Day Adventist Church and is a member of the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC) and the Institute for Independent Education.
- Approximately 75% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school community.
- As a private central city school, Greater Nashville Junior Academy offers education from early childhood through middle school with an enrollment of under 100 students.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 21%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Greater Nashville Junior Academy?
The application deadline for Greater Nashville Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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