Templeton Academy - Nashville

The mission of Templeton Academy is to transform the lives of its students by providing highly individualized, experiential education in small classes with dedicated and skilled educators.
We are small enough to be personally in touch with every individual, yet large enough to offer a broad range of courses.
Our model combines a warm, inviting atmosphere with great teaching that allows our students to flourish.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked TN School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,550
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 16 / Mar. 16 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Templeton Academy - Nashville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2019

Student Body

Total Students
124 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Templeton Academy - Nashville Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
92%
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP Courses
2 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Diploma, AP Research, AP Seminar
Average ACT score
26
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No dress code

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 16 / Mar. 16 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kalee Barbis
Admissions Associate
Blair Atkinson

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Bowling, Cross Country, Ultimate Disc

School Notes

  • Nashville is a city of both tradition and innovation as a leader in the music, healthcare, hospitality, and tech industries. Nashville's rapid growth brings a hundred new people to the city each day. While the city is making sweeping changes to embrace the city's growth and innovation- one field has remained stagnant- education. With Templeton Academy's commitment to making private school affordable, parents can choose a model that includes personalization and experiential learning. Templeton Academy's mission, to transform the lives of its students by providing highly individualized, dynamic and experiential education in small classes with dedicated and skilled educators' offers parents an education alternative that reflects their values. The city's focus on innovation makes this an incredible fit for students to really explore the city while learning.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Templeton Academy - Nashville cost?
Templeton Academy - Nashville's tuition is approximately $15,550 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Templeton Academy - Nashville?
The acceptance rate of Templeton Academy - Nashville is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 85%.
What sports does Templeton Academy - Nashville offer?
Templeton Academy - Nashville offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Rock Climbing and Ultimate Frisbee.
What is Templeton Academy - Nashville's ranking?
Templeton Academy - Nashville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Templeton Academy - Nashville?
The application deadline for Templeton Academy - Nashville is Jan. 16 / Mar. 16 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 16 / Mar. 16 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
What neighborhood is Templeton Academy - Nashville located?
Templeton Academy - Nashville is located in the Rutledge Hill neighborhood of Nashville, TN.

School Reviews

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My daughter started high school at Templeton Academy this year. She has been very happy with her experience here. The students take two subjects each term (there are "two" terms per semester). This allows them to dive deep into two subjects, which has been helping my daughter retain information better. She is working hard and learning a lot. She also likes the "hands on" philosophy of "project based" learning. The kids have shown great confidence displaying projects they have created through their learning experiences. It's also helpful that Templeton Academy uses Nashville as a classroom, taking regular field trips around the city for learning purposes. They are learning a lot by "seeing and doing, creating" versus just "memorizing....
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked TN School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,550
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 16 / Mar. 16 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Nashville, TN is $16,174 for elementary schools and $21,367 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Nashville, TN is 64% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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