Montgomery Bell Academy

Montgomery Bell Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
4001 Harding Pike,  Nashville, TN
4.5
4.2
850 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$33,500

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A+
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
106
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
710
Verbal
700
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
79%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
86.9%
Black
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Hispanic
1.8%
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School Rankings

#2 Best All Boys Schools in Tennessee
#3 Best HS For Stem in Tennessee
#4 Best HS For Athletes in Tennessee
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee 64 Students
Vanderbilt University 47 Students
Auburn University 30 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 28 Students
University of Virginia 28 Students
Duke University 27 Students
Wake Forest University 27 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 23 Students
Texas Christian University 23 Students
Georgetown University 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 74 Students
Economics 38 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Engineering 23 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students
Finance 18 Students
Pre-Law Studies 18 Students
History 17 Students
Biology 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 61 Reviews
5.0 Parent
4/17/2024
The emphasis on the classics, learning for the sake of learning, development of the whole person, facilities, communications, quality of people running the school, and campus are second-to-none.
5.0 Parent
2/27/2024
We have had a very positive expereience with Montgomery Bell Academy. I would highly recommend attending. My son will graduate prepared for college and as a true gentleman, scholar and athlete.
3.0 Senior
10/11/2019
Overall the school did its job. It prepared me for college and gave a base to enter the world with. The over emphasis on sports and the lack of on the arts program, where I operated the most, must be criticized. The theater budget was far smaller that athletics and we had many restrictions put on the shows we did. There was also a lack of individualism and censorship in some areas. Overall, despite the negative words, I am glad I attended MBA, and I do as if it has been beneficial.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 16 Reviews
3.0 other
2/18/2022
writing this as a member of the greater Nashville community who has interacted with MBA students over the years. MBA needs to get back on track. The rigor is gone. The discipline is gone. The yes sir/no sir respect is gone. Like many other private schools it seems to have lost its identity and may s...
3.0 parent
2/10/2020
Fair. The school focuses on the few most talented students and athletes. Standardized test preparation is poor at best. College admissions counseling is poor. There is an alcohol problem at this school. Top leadership is lacking in depth of character. The serious student who is not is the top tier r...
5.0 other
11/13/2017
I can honestly say that my years at MBA were the best years of my life so far. I was given the opportunity to grow up and become a man at my own speed and in my own way. I only wish more boys could have the opportunity to experience the school as well.
5.0 parent
10/28/2016
I once heard MBA described as having a “culture of excellence.” Now that my sons have been at the school for several years, I can attest to this. The bar is set very high at MBA. Whether it’s academics, sports, arts, or character, the boys are challenged to work hard and make themselves better. This...

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