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St. John Vianney Catholic School
Sumner Academy

Gallatin Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 182 students in Gallatin, TN, 2% of all K-12 students in Gallatin, TN are educated in private schools versus public 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 84%.
33% of private schools in Gallatin, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Gallatin, TN (2026)

Map of Bledsoe Youth Academy
Bledsoe Youth Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students
All-boys | Alternative School
661 S Water Ave
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-2937
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St. John Vianney Catholic School Photo
St. John Vianney Catholic School
Gr: PK-5
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
501 N Water Ave
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-7048
(19)
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Sumner Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
464 Nichols Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1914
(4)
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Gallatin, TN Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
182
Students
-47.7% (-166 students) 10-yr
$11,622
Avg. Tuition
+66.4% (+$4,637) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
-8.3% (-1 student) 10-yr
21%
Students of Color
+50.0% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Gallatin)
This State (TN)
# Schools
3 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
182 Students
113,514 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202591203179
202487197172
2023159196174
2022169210185
2021159202180
2020133190171
2019137187175
2018137181172
201795190180
201690184178
201587174167
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% Students of Color
21%
21%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202521%20%34%
202414%20%34%
20235%19%33%
202215%20%33%
202115%20%32%
202017%19%32%
20198%20%31%
20188%19%31%
201715%21%32%
201610%21%32%
201514%20%32%
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0.26
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20250.260.560.65
20240.260.560.65
20230.190.540.65
20220.190.530.64
20210.190.520.64
20200.270.520.64
20190.250.500.63
20180.250.500.63
20170.250.470.61
20160.250.460.61
20150.300.450.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20255%3%5%
20245%3%5%
20234%3%5%
20224%2%4%
20214%2%4%
20204%2%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%3%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
18 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20255%4%9%
20245%4%9%
20233%3%9%
20223%3%8%
20213%3%9%
20203%3%9%
20192%2%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%2%8%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# Black Students
11 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20253%6%7%
20243%7%7%
20233%6%8%
20223%7%7%
20213%7%7%
20203%7%8%
20193%7%7%
20183%7%7%
20173%7%7%
20163%7%7%
20157%8%8%
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# White Students
289 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
86%
61%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202586%61%52%
202486%61%52%
202390%62%52%
202290%64%54%
202190%65%54%
202085%66%54%
201987%68%56%
201887%68%56%
201786%71%58%
201686%71%58%
201583%72%58%
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# 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
28,626 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20205%22%24%
20195%20%24%
20185%19%23%
20176%18%22%
20166%17%22%
20156%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
11,154 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
20257:110:111:1
20248:110:111:1
20238:110:111:1
20228:110:111:1
20218:110:111:1
20209:110:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20189:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20168:110:112:1
20158:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202536%54%55%
202436%54%54%
202336%55%54%
202238%55%54%
202138%53%54%
202038%52%54%
201930%52%53%
201830%53%53%
201753%51%53%
201653%51%52%
201533%50%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025111515
2024121515
2023111515
2022111515
2021121515
2020151515
2019121515
2018121515
2017131515
2016121415
2015121415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,622
$13,448

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
2025$11,622$13,484$15,012
2024$14,920$11,729$13,254
2023$14,230$10,860$12,626
2022$12,531$10,528$12,187
2021$11,934$10,285$11,800
2020$11,934$10,020$11,512
2019$11,934$9,588$11,293
2018$11,934$9,538$11,017
2017$7,467$8,676$10,708
2016$7,467$8,511$10,356
2015$6,985$8,472$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
25%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202525%25%34%
202430%25%34%
202330%25%34%
202230%25%33%
202130%25%33%
202030%25%32%
201930%25%31%
201830%25%30%
201730%24%30%
201630%25%29%
201530%23%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,096
$6,704
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearGallatin, TN AvgTennessee (TN)National
202580%83%81%
202480%86%85%
202379%86%85%
202279%86%85%
202179%88%85%
202079%88%85%
201979%88%85%
201879%88%85%
201788%88%85%
201697%89%85%
201597%89%85%
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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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