Very Good
#25 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 9% of private schools
St Cecilia Academy
High School
4210 HARDING PIKE 2, Nashville, TN 37205
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
7.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
7.8
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Tennessee private schools
#25 of 284
In Nashville
#6 of 39
public schools
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About St Cecilia Academy
St Cecilia Academy is a private high school in Nashville, TN. St Cecilia Academy serves approximately 243 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Cecilia Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 284 private schools in TN.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- TN avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
At 6.8:1 students to teachers, St Cecilia Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Cecilia 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 Cecilia Academy compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Nashville, TN
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Cecilia Academy (this school) | 7.8 |
| Early College High School | 7.7 |
| Nashville Big Picture High School | 6.7 |
| MNPS Virtual School | 6.8 |
| The Academy at Old Cockrill | 7.6 |
| W. A. Bass Adult Program | — |
| W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center | 5.9 |
| Transitions at Bass | — |
| Harris-Hillman Special Education | 4.3 |
| Hillsboro High | 5.1 |
| Pearl-Cohn High | 4.1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr School | 8.4 |
| Hume - Fogg High | 8.0 |
| Johnson Alternative Learning Center | 5.8 |
| Lead Academy | 6.3 |
| John Overton High | 3.7 |
| STEM Prep High School | 6.4 |
| Nashville School Of The Arts | 6.1 |
| KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School | 6.1 |
| East Nashville Magnet High School | 5.9 |
| Glencliff High School | 2.8 |
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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
4210 HARDING PIKE 2, Nashville, TN 37205
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Cecilia Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Early College High School (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is The Academy at Old Cockrill (rated 7.6/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, HARPETH HALL SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 2.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OVERBROOK SCHOOL Nashville | 0.0 mi | 5.6 |
| MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY Nashville | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| THE ENSWORTH SCHOOL-LOWER/MIDDLE CAMPUS Nashville | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Sylvan Park Elementary Nashville | 0.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Early College High School Nashville | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Nashville Big Picture High School Nashville | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| JEWISH MIDDLE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| JEWISH MIDDLE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| MNPS Virtual School Nashville | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| West End Middle Nashville | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
| ST ANN SCHOOL Nashville | 1.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Park Avenue Elementary Nashville | 1.5 mi | 3.6 |
| The Academy at Old Cockrill Nashville | 1.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Cockrill Elementary Nashville | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| W. A. Bass Adult Program Nashville | 1.6 mi | — |
| W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center Nashville | 1.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Transitions at Bass Nashville | 1.6 mi | — |
| H. G. Hill Middle Nashville | 1.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Moses McKissack Middle Nashville | 2.0 mi | 3.3 |
| HARPETH HALL SCHOOL Nashville | 2.1 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37205 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$133,068
Median Home Value
$890,000
Median Rent
$1,819/mo
Population
24,557
College Educated
76.5%
Homeownership
69.1%
Avg Commute
20.2 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Median Age
48.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Early College High School Nashville, TN | 7.7 |
| ST ANDREW'S-SEWANEE SCHOOL Sewanee, TN | 7.7 |
| Midway High School Kingston, TN | 8.0 |
| Tennessee Online Public School Bristol, TN | 7.6 |
| Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy Chattanooga, TN | 8.2 |
| Copper Basin High School Copperhill, TN | 8.4 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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