St. John Vianney Catholic School Photo

Best Gallatin Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 182 students in Gallatin, TN (there are 17 public schools, serving 11,382 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Gallatin, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
33% of private schools in Gallatin, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Gallatin, TN (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bledsoe Youth Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
661 S Water Ave
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-2937
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students
St. John Vianney Catholic School
St. John Vianney Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(18)
501 N Water Ave
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-7048
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy Photo - Pre-kindergartners enjoy art class in our outdoor classroom, a great place for art and other activities for students of all ages.
(4)
464 Nichols Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1914
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Gallatin)
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
182 Students
113,875 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
11,142 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
54%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,622
$13,484
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,096
$6,809
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
2,798 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
4,329 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%
# Black Students
11 Students
7,103 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
289 Students
68,896 Students
% White Students
86%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
28,633 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Gallatin, TN?
3 private schools are located in Gallatin, TN.
What percentage of students in Gallatin go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Gallatin are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gallatin?
33% of private schools in Gallatin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Gallatin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Gallatin include: St. John Vianney Catholic School vs. Sumner Academy

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