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Best Sumner County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 6,656 students in Sumner County, TN (there are 48 public schools, serving 27,943 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Sumner County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sumner County, TN include Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School, Highland Academy, and Highland Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
60% of private schools in Sumner County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Sumner County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Highland Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
211 Highland Circle Dr
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-2036
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Highland Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
234 Highland Circle Dr
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-3184
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Tuition listed
Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School
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(Catholic)
(12)
117 Caldwell Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-2375
Gr: 6-12 | 713 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bledsoe Youth Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
661 S Water Ave
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-2937
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students
Hendersonville Bible Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
107 Rockland Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-0308
Gr: PK-K | 183 students
Hendersonville Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(10)
260 New Shackle Island Road
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-1550
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hendersonville KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
138 Maple Row Blvd.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-0645
Gr: NS-PK
Lighthouse Christian School
(Christian)
130 Maple Dr N
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 612-5200
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students
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Montessori School
(3)
162 New Shackle Island Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-3401
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Portland Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
613 College St
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 323-1065
Gr: K-6 | 21 students
Primrose School Of Hendersonville
Daycare / Preschool
107 Springhouse Ct
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 338-4361
Gr: K | 20 students
St. John Vianney Catholic School
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(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
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(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 County (Sumner County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,656 Students
113,796 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
158 Teachers
11,137 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,750
$13,381
Average Summer Program Cost
$145
$405
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,958
$6,809
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.56
# American Indian Students
47 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
461 Students
2,798 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
705 Students
4,328 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
4%
# Black Students
270 Students
7,103 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
2,921 Students
68,839 Students
% White Students
43%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,405 Students
28,612 Students
% of Others Students
35%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Sumner County, TN?
The top-ranked private schools in Sumner County, TN include Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School, Highland Academy, and Highland Continuation School.
How many private schools are located in Sumner County?
13 private schools are located in Sumner County.
How diverse are private schools in Sumner County?
Sumner County private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Sumner County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Sumner County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sumner County?
60% of private schools in Sumner County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Sumner County are often viewed compared to one another?

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