Very Good
#41 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 14% of private schools
St Bernard Academy
Elementary School · Nashville, TN
A private elementary school in Nashville, TN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2304 BERNARD AVE, Nashville, TN 37212
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Bernard Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,461
Median home value
$928,500
Median rent
$1,565/mo
College educated
77.5%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eakin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Harris-hillman Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Linden Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Christ the King SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 236 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Bernard Academy is listed in Nashville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Bernard Academy
St Bernard Academy is a private elementary school in Nashville, TN, serving approximately 362 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 284 private schools in TN.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 37212)
- 20,046
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 24.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37212; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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