Very Good
#25 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 9% of private schools
St Cecilia Academy
High School · Nashville, TN
A private high school in Nashville, TN serving grades 9th – 12th.
4210 HARDING PIKE 2, Nashville, TN 37205
- 6.8:1 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 Cecilia Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,068
Median home value
$890,000
Median rent
$1,819/mo
College educated
76.5%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Bell AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 822 | Compare → |
| The Ensworth School-lower/middle CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,184 | Compare → |
| Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Nashville Big Picture High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Cecilia Academy is listed in Nashville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Cecilia Academy
St Cecilia Academy is a private high school in Nashville, TN, serving approximately 243 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Cecilia Academy
What grades does St Cecilia Academy serve?
St Cecilia Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Cecilia Academy?
St Cecilia Academy has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Cecilia Academy is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Cecilia Academy rank in TN?
St Cecilia Academy ranks #25 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is St Cecilia Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Cecilia Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Cecilia Academy a private school?
Yes, St Cecilia Academy is a private all-girls 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 Cecilia Academy a religious school?
St Cecilia Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Phone
- (615) 298-4525
- Area population (ZIP 37205)
- 24,557
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 37205; 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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