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WHY PRE-K through 8TH
IS BETTER.

We believe in the distinct advantages of PK - 8th grade school. Our program and environment focuses on nurturing and supporting children during their most formative years. Our model creates a solid foundation for your child's development and success. We encourage children to feel safe taking risks, exploring new activities, and challenging themselves.

Explore what makes Sumner Academy your child's best option.

Educating Independent Thinkers Since 1973

Admissions

 

What does is take for your student to join Sumner Academy? Click to learn more about our admissions requirements and process.

Academics

Sumner Academy's unique approach balances academic vigor with developmental needs of children, leading to well-rounded, exceptionally-prepared alumni. 

Why Sumner Academy?

Want to know why families choose Sumner Academy? Explore what makes our school special. 

 

Together, we're building the future.

For more than 50 years, Sumner Academy has been a place where curiosity, creativity, and character take flight. Today, we're writing the next chapter of that story through the Soaring to Success Campaign, a bold initiative to strengthen learning, expand innovation, and prepare our students for the next 50 years of discovery and leadership.

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Once a Hawk, Always a Hawk

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From Here to Anywhere

Students from Sumner Academy are well positioned to attend any high school of their choosing. With an equal emphasis on academics and character, students graduate with the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful wherever they go!

Why You Should Be A Hawk!

Mrs. Sharp, 1st Grade Teacher
Sumner Academy provides a safe, nurturing, loving environment for every student and family.
Mrs. Sharp, 1st Grade Teacher
Kaylan S, 5th Grade
At Sumner Academy, I love that we get to eat outside with our friends.

Kaylan S, 5th Grade

Braden S, 8th Grade
One thing I like about being a Hawk is the great field trips that we get to go on. My favorite one is when we went to the Barrier Islands.

Braden S, 8th Grade

Natalie F, 6th Grade
My favorite thing about Sumner Academy is the people. It wouldn't be SA without all the wonderful teachers and students that are at this school.

Natalie F, 6th Grade

Abby W, 8th Grade
My favorite things about Sumner Academy are the amazing teachers, that the classes are only 45 minutes long, and we get dessert every day in the cafetorium.

Abby W, 8th Grade

James W, 6th Grade
Something I love about Sumner Academy is that our teachers care about our well-being.

James W, 6th Grade

Savannah B, 6th Grade
One of my favorite things about Sumner Academy is that we have a lot of hands on learning, like doing projects in the IDEA HUB.

Savannah B, 6th Grader

Ms. Wright, Business Support Coordinator
Our inspiring Adventure Education trips -- lessons and memories for a lifetime!

Ms. Wright, Business Support Coordinator

Students playing in the fall leaves

By the Numbers

22

The number of High Schools our students attend across Middle Tennessee and out-of-state upon graduation.

19

The average number of years our teachers have been in the classroom.

13:1

Our typical student-teacher ratio.

36%

Percentage of faculty who have at least one advanced degree.

23%

Average student diversity, which is above the average for Tennessee independent schools.

15

Students travel to school from 15 different zip codes. 

What's Happening on Campus