Private schools in Sumner County, TN
12 schools across Gallatin, Hendersonville, Portland. About 5,587 students in all (2023-24). 7 on the state’s EFS list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose School of Gallatin ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| St. John Vianney Catholic School ✓ | PreK-8 | 80 |
| Hendersonville Christian Academy ✓ | PreK-12 | 169 |
| Pope John Paul II Preparatory School ✓ | 6-12 | 733 |
| Primrose School of Hendersonville ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Highland Academy ✓ | 9-12 | 131 |
| Highland Elementary School ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Hendersonville Bible Kindergarten | PreK-K | 5 |
| Hendresonville Montessori Academy | PreK-7 | 20 |
| Lighthouse Christian Academy | K-12 | 4,316 |
| Montessori Teacher Training Center for TN/Ncme | PreK-5 | 17 |
| Portland Montessori Academy | PreK-8 | 116 |
Sumner County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- 3; the most in Hendersonville (7), Portland (3) and Gallatin (2)
- Among Tennessee counties
- 8th most private schools of 62; 3% of the state’s 441
- Typical school
- 131 students (8 reporting)
- Smallest and largest
- Montessori Teacher Training Center for TN/Ncme, 17 students; Lighthouse Christian Academy, 4,316 students
- Students per teacher
- 8.5 typical, 2.5 to 14.5 across 8 schools
- Programs
- 3 Montessori
- Association members
- 4, most often the National Catholic Educational Association
- To a 4-year college
- 90% of graduates at the typical high school (4 reporting)
- Verified tuition
- Pope John Paul II Preparatory School $15,600
- State program
- Scholarship, $7,530 per student for 2026-27
How EFS works
- Catholic2
- Christian, not Catholic5
- Nonsectarian2
- Not in federal survey3
- Pre-K (and up)6
- Elementary (K to 5)7
- Middle (6 to 8)6
- High school (9 to 12)4
- K to 12, one school2
- Under 502
- 50 to 1493
- 150 to 2991
- 300 to 5990
- 600 or more2
- Sumner County58%
- All of Tennessee57%
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarships schools, list dated August 24, 2026, checked November 4, 2026.
- Award and rules: Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarships, official page, read October 2, 2026.
- Tuition for 1 school: each school’s own website, last read October 5, 2026.
Neighboring counties
- Robertson County (5)
- Wilson County (3)
- Davidson County (69)
- Cheatham County (2)
- Macon County (1)
- Williamson County (23)
- Rutherford County (18)
- Montgomery County (15)
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