Gateway Academy's customized approach for each student increases confidence as well as academic skills for the child and reduces school anxiety and stress for the whole family.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia / Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2020
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
- Gateway Academy is an accredited private school in association with the Learning Lab that provides each student with an idyllic learning environment: most classrooms here are classrooms of one student and in some cases small groups of up to five students.
- Each student follows a unique and personalized curriculum based upon their specific needs, strengths, talents, and interests. Gateway Academy offers all academic subjects in all grades. Whether students want to catch up, get ahead, or simply take a break from the traditional school setting, Gateway Academy is where they can help direct their own education, all while meeting required state standards and guidelines.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gateway Academy (Nashville)?
The application deadline for Gateway Academy (Nashville) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Gateway Academy (Nashville) located?
Gateway Academy (Nashville) is located in the Belmont Hillsboro neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other private schools located in Belmont Hillsboro.
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