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#50 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 17% of private schools

St Paul Christian Academy

Elementary School · Nashville, TN

A private elementary school in Nashville, TN serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

5033 HILLSBORO PIKE, Nashville, TN 37215

  • 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 Ratio7.7:1
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 Length8.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,410.4
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 Index13%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Enrollment316
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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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The neighborhood

Where St Paul Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

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

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$151,156

Median home value

$959,100

Median rent

$1,870/mo

College educated

80.6%

Homeownership

75.8%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White93.4%
Black3.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–60.3 mi144Compare →
Julia Green ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.8K–50.5 mi494Compare →
Montessori CentrePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.5 mi10Compare →

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 Paul Christian Academy is listed in Nashville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Paul Christian Academy

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 37215)
22,188
Area average commute
18.2 min
Area median age
44.6
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 37215; 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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