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#93 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 32% of private schools

St Rose Catholic School

Elementary School

1601 N TENNESSEE BLVD, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Private

Enrollment

286

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Tennessee private schools

#93 of 284

In Murfreesboro

#3 of 7

public schools

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St Rose Catholic School

6.9/10

Elementary School in Murfreesboro · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.3/10

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6.6/10

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About St Rose Catholic School

St Rose Catholic School is a private elementary school in Murfreesboro, TN. St Rose Catholic School serves approximately 286 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Rose Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 284 private schools in TN.

How it comparesOn par with TN schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

St Rose Catholic School 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 Rose Catholic School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Murfreesboro, TN

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
This School
vs
15.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
286
This School
vs
765
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
6.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 60.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 23.8% vs 0%
Black 3.8% vs 0%
Asian 1.7% vs 0%
St Rose Catholic School Murfreesboro Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Rose Catholic School (this school) 6.9
Reeves-Rogers Elementary 6.6
Homer Pittard Campus School 7.6
Central Magnet School 8.0
Northfield Elementary 7.0
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary 6.4
John Pittard Elementary 5.8
Hobgood Elementary 5.0
Oakland Middle School 6.5
Daniel McKee Alternative School 5.4
Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School 7.8
McFadden School Of Excellence 8.7
Discovery School 7.8
Erma Siegel Elementary 7.6
Siegel Middle School 6.7
Black Fox Elementary 6.3
Cason Lane Academy 7.3
Blackman Elementary School 4.8
Barfield Elementary 6.3
Blackman Middle School 6.1
Scales Elementary School 5.9

Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in Murfreesboro

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)
C 3.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
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School Day Length 7.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,386
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 55%
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
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Enrollment 286
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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 60.8%
Hispanic 23.8%
Two or More 8.4%
Black 3.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native American 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1601 N TENNESSEE BLVD, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Rose Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. McFadden School Of Excellence (rated 8.7/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School (rated 7.8/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Discovery School (rated 7.8/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Murfreesboro, see our Murfreesboro schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
CEDAR GROVE SCHOOL Murfreesboro 0.4 mi 6.3
Reeves-Rogers Elementary Murfreesboro 0.8 mi 6.6
MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Murfreesboro 0.8 mi 4.9
MONTESSORI WEAVER SCHOOL Murfreesboro 0.9 mi
Homer Pittard Campus School Murfreesboro 1.2 mi 7.6
Central Magnet School Murfreesboro 1.4 mi 8.0
PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Murfreesboro 1.5 mi 7.0
Northfield Elementary Murfreesboro 1.5 mi 7.0
Hobgood Elementary Murfreesboro 1.8 mi 5.0
Oakland High School Murfreesboro 1.6 mi 6.8
John Pittard Elementary Murfreesboro 1.7 mi 5.8
Mitchell-Neilson Elementary Murfreesboro 1.6 mi 6.4
Oakland Middle School Murfreesboro 1.9 mi 6.5
Bradley Academy - An Arts Integrated School Murfreesboro 1.9 mi 7.8
Holloway High School Murfreesboro 2.0 mi 6.5
Daniel McKee Alternative School Murfreesboro 1.9 mi 5.4
GENESIS TEEN LEARNING CENTER @ RUTHERFORD COUNTY Murfreesboro 2.3 mi
McFadden School Of Excellence Murfreesboro 2.3 mi 8.7
Discovery School Murfreesboro 2.7 mi 7.8
ICM ACADEMY Murfreesboro 3.0 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37130 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,389

Median Home Value

$347,100

Median Rent

$1,157/mo

Population

57,768

College Educated

37.5%

Homeownership

48.7%

Avg Commute

25.1 min

Poverty Rate

16.4%

Median Age

33

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East Hickman Elementary Lyles, TN 6.9
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Jack T Farrar Elementary Tullahoma, TN 6.9
Lookout Valley Elementary School Chattanooga, TN 6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Rose Catholic School

What grades does St Rose Catholic School serve?

St Rose Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Rose Catholic School?

St Rose Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Rose Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Rose Catholic School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Rose Catholic School rank in TN?

St Rose Catholic School ranks #93 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is St Rose Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Rose Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Rose Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Rose Catholic School 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 Rose Catholic School a religious school?

St Rose Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
31 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
286
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Rutherford County

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