Grow Academy in Nashville, TN, is a co–ed early childhood program offering education for grades PK through K in a city–based setting within the Melrose neighborhood.
The school enrolls 130 students with 26 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 5:1.
Grow Academy has a Christian orientation with a religious affiliation categorized as other religious.
Approximately 10 percent of the student body represents students of color.
Grow Academy is a member of a state or regional independent school association.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Grow Academy?
The application deadline for Grow Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Grow Academy located?
Grow Academy is located in the Melrose neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Grow Academy is Lipscomb Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ The King School (0.9 miles away)
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