Meister Memorial Sda School

Meister Memorial Sda School in Deer Lodge, TN, serves grades 7–8 with a total enrollment of 3 students in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1863, this coeducational school operates under the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church affiliation.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by one full–time teacher.
It ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for school history based on its early founding date.
Meister Memorial Sda School is part of a rural education landscape near several other private schools within a 20–mile radius.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked TN School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Meister Memorial Sda School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
School History
School Resources

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Year Founded
1863
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
3 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Lion
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Doe - Notable philanthropist, graduated in 1990.
    • Jane Smith - Award-winning author, graduated in 1995.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Who are famous alumni from Meister Memorial Sda School?
Meister Memorial Sda School famous alumni include: John Doe - Notable philanthropist, graduated in 1990. and Jane Smith - Award-winning author, graduated in 1995..
What is Meister Memorial Sda School's ranking?
Meister Memorial Sda School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Meister Memorial Sda School?
The application deadline for Meister Memorial Sda School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked TN School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $13,475 for elementary schools and $14,526 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Tennessee is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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