Very Good
#41 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 14% of private schools
St Bernard Academy
Elementary School
2304 BERNARD AVE, Nashville, TN 37212
Enrollment
362
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
362
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Tennessee private schools
#41 of 284
In Nashville
#10 of 39
public schools
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St Bernard Academy
Elementary School in Nashville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Eakin Elementary
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0.4 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.
About St Bernard Academy
St Bernard Academy is a private elementary school in Nashville, TN. St Bernard Academy serves approximately 362 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Bernard Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 284 private schools in TN.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, St Bernard Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Bernard Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Bernard Academy compares to 100 public schools serving similar grades in Nashville, TN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Bernard Academy (this school) | 7.4 |
| Eakin Elementary | 8.5 |
| Harris-Hillman Special Education | 4.3 |
| West End Middle | 7.0 |
| Waverly-Belmont Elementary School | 9.6 |
| Carter-Lawrence Elementary | 7.1 |
| Rose Park Middle | 6.7 |
| Head Middle | 7.3 |
| Park Avenue Elementary | 3.6 |
| Martin Luther King Jr School | 8.4 |
| Fall-Hamilton Elementary | 5.8 |
| Sylvan Park Elementary | 9.1 |
| Moses McKissack Middle | 3.3 |
| Johnson Alternative Learning Center | 5.8 |
| John Trotwood Moore Middle | 7.3 |
| LEAD Cameron | 5.5 |
| Julia Green Elementary | 9.8 |
| MNPS Virtual School | 6.8 |
| Glendale Elementary | 9.4 |
| Cockrill Elementary | 4.3 |
| Casa Azafran Early Learning Center | 3.2 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TN
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2304 BERNARD AVE, Nashville, TN 37212
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Bernard Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Waverly-Belmont Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Eakin Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Carter-Lawrence Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Eakin Elementary Nashville | 0.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Harris-Hillman Special Education Nashville | 0.4 mi | 4.3 |
| LINDEN WALDORF SCHOOL Nashville | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
| CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Nashville | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 1.2 mi | — |
| West End Middle Nashville | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Waverly-Belmont Elementary School Nashville | 1.1 mi | 9.6 |
| JEWISH MIDDLE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| JEWISH MIDDLE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Carter-Lawrence Elementary Nashville | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE - MIDTOWN Nashville | 1.8 mi | — |
| Rose Park Middle Nashville | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Hillsboro High Nashville | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Head Middle Nashville | 1.9 mi | 7.3 |
| GROW ACADEMY Nashville | 1.6 mi | — |
| HERMITAGE HALL Nashville | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr School Nashville | 2.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Park Avenue Elementary Nashville | 1.9 mi | 3.6 |
| MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY Nashville | 1.8 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,461
Median Home Value
$928,500
Median Rent
$1,565/mo
Population
20,046
College Educated
77.5%
Homeownership
41.8%
Avg Commute
17.1 min
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Median Age
24.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Camden Elementary Camden, TN | 7.4 |
| Centerview Elementary Newport, TN | 7.4 |
| Charleston Elementary School Charleston, TN | 7.4 |
| Claxton Elementary Powell, TN | 7.4 |
| D.P. Yates Primary Cleveland, TN | 7.4 |
| Dickson Elementary Dickson, TN | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Bernard Academy
What grades does St Bernard Academy serve?
St Bernard Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Bernard Academy?
St Bernard Academy has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Bernard Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Bernard Academy is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Bernard Academy rank in TN?
St Bernard Academy ranks #41 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is St Bernard Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Bernard Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Bernard Academy a private school?
Yes, St Bernard Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Bernard Academy a religious school?
St Bernard Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Phone
- (615) 385-0440
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