#1 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
St. Cecilia Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools nationwide
Nashville, TN
A+Overall gradeAll girls295 students7 students per teacher
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Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
The highest-graded schools of this kind in the Diocese of Nashville. Top 18 of 18 schools.
#2 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
St. Edward School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade187 students10 students per teacher
#3 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
St. Joseph School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Madison
Madison, TN
A+Overall grade225 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
Father Ryan High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest of 32 Catholic schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade833 students10 students per teacher
#5 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
St. Pius X Classical Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade70 students6 students per teacher
#6 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
St. John Vianney Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Tennessee
Gallatin, TN
A+Overall grade80 students5 students per teacher
#7 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
Overbrook School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade216 students9 students per teacher
#8 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
Holy Trinity Montessori
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Nashville
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade115 students6 students per teacher
#9 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
Immaculate Conception School
Parish school · Grades K–8
The only Catholic school in Clarksville
Clarksville, TN
A+Overall grade124 students11 students per teacher
#10 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
St. Bernard Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
A+Overall grade338 students9 students per teacher
#11 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
St. Patrick Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 60% since 2011–12
Mc Ewen, TN
AOverall grade131 students10 students per teacher
#12 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
The only Catholic school in Hendersonville
Hendersonville, TN
B+Overall grade733 students13 students per teacher
#13 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
St. Ann School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic schools in Tennessee
Nashville, TN
B+Overall grade171 students9 students per teacher
#14 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
Sacred Heart School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–9
The only Catholic school in Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg, TN
BOverall grade78 students14 students per teacher
#15 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
Holy Rosary Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Nashville since at least 2011
Nashville, TN
BOverall grade296 students13 students per teacher
#16 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
St. Rose Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
BOverall grade304 students13 students per teacher
#17 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
Christ the King School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Nashville since at least 2011
Nashville, TN
B-Overall grade233 students15 students per teacher
#18 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Nashville
St. Matthew Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Franklin since at least 2011
Franklin, TN
B-Overall grade418 students16 students per teacher
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