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The Covenant School

Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–6

Nashville, TN

33 Burton Hills Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 62% of Christian schools in Tennessee
  • Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Nashville since at least 2011

In Nashville, Tennessee, The Covenant School is a Presbyterian private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 162 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Christian elementary schools in Tennessee. Enrollment is up about 27% since 2011–12. 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–6
Students
162
Teachers
20 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 87 girls, 75 boys
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 62% of Christian elementary schools in Tennessee (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 77% of Christian elementary schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 64 Christian elementary schools in Tennessee.

    Students by survey year

    128’11–12138’13–14128’15–1689’17–18116’19–20144’21–22162’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K50
    K30
    127
    215
    324
    422
    531
    613

    Student body

    White96%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Black2%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Covenant School whether it takes part.

    More about Tennessee's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about The Covenant School

    What grades does The Covenant School serve?

    The Covenant School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend The Covenant School?

    About 162 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Covenant 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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