Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, also known as Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, is a nationally ranked pediatric acute care children's teaching hospital and entity of Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 4-9
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-9
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
4 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Tommy Lee Jones, Actor, graduated in 1969 -
- Al Gore, Former Vice President, graduated in 1969 -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Vanderbilt Children's Hospital?
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital famous alumni include: Tommy Lee Jones, Actor, graduated in 1969 and Al Gore, Former Vice President, graduated in 1969.
When is the application deadline for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital?
The application deadline for Vanderbilt Children's Hospital is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Vanderbilt Children's Hospital located?
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 4 other private schools located in Midtown.
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