Greater Nashville Junior Academy (Closed 2000)

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 Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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