St. Edward School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Nashville, TN
190 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37211
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in Tennessee
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Tennessee
- Serving families in Nashville since at least 2011
In Nashville, Tennessee, St. Edward School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 187 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Tennessee. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Nashville. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 187
- Teachers
- 19.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 69 girls, 118 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Nashville
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Tennessee (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of Catholic elementary schools in Tennessee.
- Compared with 23 Catholic elementary schools in Tennessee.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Tennessee
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Edward School whether it takes part.
- Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Edward School
What grades does St. Edward School serve?
St. Edward School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Edward School?
About 187 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Edward School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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