Thales Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
Franklin, TN
3835 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37067
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Franklin
In Franklin, Tennessee, Thales Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 283 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 185 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–7
- Students
- 283
- Teachers
- 20.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 163 girls, 120 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 185 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 90% of independent elementary schools in Tennessee.
- Compared with 10 independent elementary schools in Tennessee.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Tennessee
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Thales Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) · Education savings account
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?
Questions about Thales Academy
What grades does Thales Academy serve?
Thales Academy serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend Thales Academy?
About 283 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Thales 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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