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#50 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 17% of private schools

St Paul Christian Academy

Elementary School

5033 HILLSBORO PIKE, Nashville, TN 37215

Private

Enrollment

316

Student-Teacher

7.7:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Tennessee private schools

#50 of 284

In Nashville

#11 of 39

public schools

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St Paul Christian Academy

7.4/10

Elementary School in Nashville · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Paul Christian Academy

St Paul Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Nashville, TN. St Paul Christian Academy serves approximately 316 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 284 private schools in TN.

How it compares0.6 pts above TN schools
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 7.7:1 students to teachers, St Paul Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Paul Christian 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

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How St Paul Christian Academy compares to 96 public schools serving similar grades in Nashville, TN

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
This School
vs
17.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
316
This School
vs
425
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.4
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 93.4% vs 0%
Black 3.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.9% vs 0%
Asian 0.9% vs 0%
St Paul Christian Academy Nashville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Paul Christian Academy (this school) 7.4
Julia Green Elementary 9.8
John Trotwood Moore Middle 7.3
Glendale Elementary 9.4
West End Middle 7.0
Percy Priest Elementary 9.0
H. G. Hill Middle 5.0
Eakin Elementary 8.5
Harris-Hillman Special Education 4.3
Waverly-Belmont Elementary School 9.6
Sylvan Park Elementary 9.1
Park Avenue Elementary 3.6
Westmeade Elementary 6.6
MNPS Virtual School 6.8
Carter-Lawrence Elementary 7.1
Rose Park Middle 6.7
Cockrill Elementary 4.3
Fall-Hamilton Elementary 5.8
Moses McKissack Middle 3.3
Crieve Hall Elementary 9.3
Head Middle 7.3

Showing 20 of 96 schools. View all schools in Nashville

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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School Day Length 8.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,410.4
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 13%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 316
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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)

White 93.4%
Black 3.8%
Hispanic 1.9%
Asian 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5033 HILLSBORO PIKE, Nashville, TN 37215

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Julia Green Elementary (rated 9.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Glendale Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Percy Priest Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
THE COVENANT SCHOOL Nashville 0.3 mi 5.8
Julia Green Elementary Nashville 0.5 mi 9.8
HARPETH HALL SCHOOL Nashville 0.8 mi 6.8
Hillsboro High Nashville 1.0 mi 5.1
John Trotwood Moore Middle Nashville 1.3 mi 7.3
MONTESSORI CENTRE Nashville 1.5 mi
LINDEN WALDORF SCHOOL Nashville 1.8 mi 7.0
THE ENSWORTH SCHOOL-LOWER/MIDDLE CAMPUS Nashville 2.0 mi 6.1
CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF NASHVILLE Nashville 1.9 mi
MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY Nashville 2.3 mi 6.3
West End Middle Nashville 2.4 mi 7.0
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Nashville 2.1 mi 6.0
Percy Priest Elementary Nashville 2.5 mi 9.0
JEWISH MIDDLE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville 2.6 mi 7.5
JEWISH MIDDLE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE Nashville 2.6 mi 7.3
ST CECILIA ACADEMY Nashville 2.6 mi 7.8
OVERBROOK SCHOOL Nashville 2.6 mi 5.6
ST BERNARD ACADEMY Nashville 2.6 mi 7.4
Glendale Elementary Nashville 2.3 mi 9.4
HARDING ACADEMY Nashville 2.3 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37215 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$151,156

Median Home Value

$959,100

Median Rent

$1,870/mo

Population

22,188

College Educated

80.6%

Homeownership

75.8%

Avg Commute

18.2 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

44.6

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Centerview Elementary Newport, TN 7.4
Charleston Elementary School Charleston, TN 7.4
D.P. Yates Primary Cleveland, TN 7.4
Dickson Elementary Dickson, TN 7.4
East Cheatham Elementary Ashland City, TN 7.4
Etowah Elementary Etowah, TN 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Paul Christian Academy

What grades does St Paul Christian Academy serve?

St Paul Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend St Paul Christian Academy?

St Paul Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Paul Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul Christian Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul Christian Academy rank in TN?

St Paul Christian Academy ranks #50 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is St Paul Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul Christian 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 Paul Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, St Paul Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination 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 Paul Christian Academy a religious school?

St Paul Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
25 Some Transit
Bike Score
15 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
316
Gender Split
60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
8.2 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County

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