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Genesis Academy

Alternative school · Grades K–12

Nashville, TN

430 Allied Dr, Nashville, TN 37211

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Nashville since at least 2011

Genesis Academy is an independent private school in Nashville, Tennessee, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 74 students and around 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 173 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
74
Teachers
9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 66 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
173 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 15% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of independent schools in Tennessee (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of independent schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 25 independent schools in Tennessee.

    Students by survey year

    108’11–1278’13–14110’15–1680’17–1880’19–2071’21–2274’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K1
    34
    44
    51
    62
    79
    86
    915
    105
    118
    1219

    Student body

    Black51%
    White38%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Two or more races3%

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Genesis Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Tennessee's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Genesis Academy

    What grades does Genesis Academy serve?

    Genesis Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Genesis Academy?

    About 74 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Genesis Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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