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Best Sumner County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 784 students in Sumner County, TN.
The top-ranked private preschool in Sumner County, TN is Highland Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
40% of private preschools in Sumner County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Sumner County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Highland Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
234 Highland Circle Dr
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-3184
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Tuition listed
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
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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
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)
(19)
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
Sumner KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
541 E. Main St.
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-8255
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This County (Sumner County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
784 Students
76,633 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
72 Teachers
7,336 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
52%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,817
$11,954
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,096
$3,419
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
1,555 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
1,882 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
2%
# Black Students
20 Students
4,151 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
508 Students
43,438 Students
% White Students
54%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
44 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
353 Students
24,002 Students
% of Others Students
38%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Sumner County, TN?
The top-ranked private preschools in Sumner County, TN is Highland Continuation School.
How many private preschools are located in Sumner County?
9 private preschools are located in Sumner County.
How diverse are private preschools in Sumner County?
Sumner County private preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Sumner County?
40% of private preschools in Sumner County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Sumner County are often viewed compared to one another?

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