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#10 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 3% of private schools

St Pius X Classical Academy

Elementary School

2750 TUCKER RD, Nashville, TN 37218

Private

Enrollment

47

Student-Teacher

5.9:1

Score

8.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Tennessee private schools

#10 of 284

In Nashville

#3 of 39

public schools

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St Pius X Classical Academy

8.1/10

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About St Pius X Classical Academy

St Pius X Classical Academy is a private elementary school in Nashville, TN. St Pius X Classical Academy serves approximately 47 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pius X Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 284 private schools in TN.

How it compares1.3 pts above TN schools
  • This school 8.1 · Excellent
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 47 students, St Pius X Classical Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 5.9:1 students to teachers, St Pius X Classical Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Pius X Classical 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 Pius X Classical Academy compares to 100 public schools serving similar grades in Nashville, TN

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
This School
vs
17.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
47
This School
vs
425
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.1
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 70.2% vs 0%
White 23.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.3% vs 0%
St Pius X Classical Academy Nashville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Pius X Classical Academy (this school) 8.1
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts 6.7
Ivanetta H. Davis Learning Center at Bordeaux 3.9
Hull-Jackson Elementary 6.5
John Early Middle 4.8
Purpose Prep 7.3
Haynes Middle 2.9
KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary 7.7
KIPP Nashville College Prep 4.0
Jones Elementary 3.3
Brick Church: A LEAD Public School 3.2
Robert Churchwell Elementary 5.8
Cumberland Elementary 3.3
Shwab Elementary 8.3
KIPP Academy Nashville 4.6
Rocketship Nashville Northeast Elementary 4.7
Moses McKissack Middle 3.3
Murrell at Glenn School 7.8
Martin Luther King Jr School 8.4
Head Middle 7.3
Ida B. Wells Elementary 6.2

Showing 20 of 100 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 9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 45%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
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Enrollment 47
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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)

Black 70.2%
White 23.4%
Hispanic 4.3%
Two or More 2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2750 TUCKER RD, Nashville, TN 37218

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Pius X Classical Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 2.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Purpose Prep (rated 7.3/10, 1.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Hull-Jackson Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 1.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
CLARA MOHAMMED SCHOOL Nashville 0.5 mi
BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Nashville 1.1 mi
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts Nashville 1.3 mi 6.7
Ivanetta H. Davis Learning Center at Bordeaux Nashville 1.4 mi 3.9
F H JENKINS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Nashville 1.4 mi 6.1
Hull-Jackson Elementary Nashville 1.6 mi 6.5
John Early Middle Nashville 1.8 mi 4.8
Purpose Prep Nashville 1.9 mi 7.3
Haynes Middle Nashville 1.9 mi 2.9
KIPP Nashville College Prep Nashville 2.2 mi 4.0
KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary Nashville 2.2 mi 7.7
Jones Elementary Nashville 2.3 mi 3.3
Robert Churchwell Elementary Nashville 2.4 mi 5.8
SCHRADER LANE CHILD CARE CENTER Nashville 2.6 mi
WAYNE ACADEMY DAVIDSON COUNTY Nashville 2.3 mi 6.5
Brick Church: A LEAD Public School Nashville 2.4 mi 3.2
Cumberland Elementary Nashville 2.5 mi 3.3
Alex Green Elementary Whites Creek 3.1 mi 5.0
Pearl-Cohn High Nashville 3.2 mi 4.1
Moses McKissack Middle Nashville 3.5 mi 3.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37218 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$59,073

Median Home Value

$295,400

Median Rent

$1,368/mo

Population

15,284

College Educated

29.3%

Homeownership

71.1%

Avg Commute

24.4 min

Poverty Rate

20.7%

Median Age

39.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
West Tennessee School for the Deaf Jackson, TN 8.2
POWER AND GRACE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Clarksville, TN 7.9
Murrell at Glenn School Nashville, TN 7.8
Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School Knoxville, TN 7.5
ANNOOR ACADEMY OF CHATTANOOGA Chattanooga, TN 7.4
HERITAGE BAPTIST ACADEMY Cordova, TN 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Pius X Classical Academy

What grades does St Pius X Classical Academy serve?

St Pius X Classical Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Pius X Classical Academy?

St Pius X Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pius X Classical Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Pius X Classical Academy is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Pius X Classical Academy rank in TN?

St Pius X Classical Academy ranks #10 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is St Pius X Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Pius X Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Pius X Classical Academy a private school?

Yes, St Pius X Classical 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 Pius X Classical Academy a religious school?

St Pius X Classical Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
21 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
29 Some Transit
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
47
Gender Split
40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County

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