Vanderbilt Children's Hospital

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, also known as Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, is a nationally ranked pediatric acute care children's teaching hospital and entity of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 4-9
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Vanderbilt Children's Hospital ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-9
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
4 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: Truth and Honor
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Tommy Lee Jones, Actor, graduated in 1969 -
    • Al Gore, Former Vice President, graduated in 1969 -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Vanderbilt Children's Hospital?
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital famous alumni include: Tommy Lee Jones, Actor, graduated in 1969 and Al Gore, Former Vice President, graduated in 1969.
When is the application deadline for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital?
The application deadline for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Vanderbilt Children's Hospital located?
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 4 other private schools located in Midtown.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 4-9
  • Enrollment: 4 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Nashville, TN is $18,992 for elementary schools and $23,957 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Nashville, TN is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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