Sumner County
Private and church schools in Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner
Sumner County beyond Hendersonville: an Adventist high school and elementary school in Portland, plus a Catholic parish school and an independent K-8 in Gallatin. 7 schools here; 4 are on the 2026-27 EFS list.
Where this comes from. School details merge the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24) with the Tennessee Department of Education's 2026-27 Non-Public Schools Directory (updated October 5, 2026), its EFS registered-school list (updated August 24, 2026) and its Middle Tennessee ESA list (updated September 24, 2026), all retrieved October 28, 2026. Tuition is not reported to the state, so confirm it with the school.
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Schools in this list4
On TDOE's 2026-27 EFS registered list0
On the Middle Tennessee ESA list1
Category IV or V only — outside EFS and ESA5
Offer pre-K2
Serve grade 12By type
Independent & Secular Schools
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Browse →All 7 schools in Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Primary Assessment Center 220 S Hickory Ave, Gallatin 37066 | Independent & Secular Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | 6-12 | I-SP | Not listed | — |
| Highland Academy 211 Highland Cir Dr, Portland 37148 | Christian Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | 9-12 | II, III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Highland Elementary School 234 Highland Circle Drive, Portland 37148 | Christian Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | PK-8 | II | ✓ EFS | — |
| Portland Montessori Academy 613 College St, Portland 37148 | Christian Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | PK-8 | V | Not listed | — |
| Primrose School of Gallatin 1760 Greenlea Blvd., Gallatin 37066 | Independent & Secular Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | PK-K | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| St. John Vianney Catholic School 501 N Water Ave, Gallatin 37066 | Catholic Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Sumner Academy 464 Nichols Ln, Gallatin 37066 | Independent & Secular Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | PK-8 | III | Not listed | — |
| Program | Available here? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EFS | Yes | $7,530, statewide |
| ESA | No | Davidson County (MNPS zone) only |
| IEA | Yes, with an eligible IEP | No income limit |
| Voluntary Pre-K | Through the Sumner County or city district | Priority by income |
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