St. Edward School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 239 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,100
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Edward School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Edward School
Nursery	9
Pre-K	22
Kind	19
1	24
2	24
3	19
4	10
5	43
6	13
7	15
8	41

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Year Founded

1952

School Calendar

Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

239 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

58%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

56%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Uniform

Number of AP Courses

25 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
State or regional independent school association
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,100

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Tuition Notes

PreK $6,750 (5 day), $4,050 (3 day), $2,700 (2 day) Kindergarten $6,400 Grades 1-8 $6,100 per student Multiple children discount

Admissions Director

Dr. Marsha Wharton

Admissions Associate

Jennie Guinn

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

GolfSoccer

Volleyball

School Mascot

Saints

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Boy ScoutsForensics

Girl ScoutsLego Club

Rosary Club

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

GuitarPiano

草榴社区 VoiceViolin

School Notes

St. Edward Vision and Mission Statement: St. Edward School community strives to do WHAT IS RIGHT and DO OUR BEST in the image St. Edward School, in partnership with families and the Catholic Church, challenges each student to achieve academic excellence; to appreciate the arts; to realize his or her full potential; and to embrace and model the gospel of Jesus Christ through service to our community and the world.

St. Edward School (SES) is a Catholic Elementary School within the Diocese of Nashville. It is a parish school with close ties to the church and community. We serve appropriately 360 students from 3 year old PreKindergartenthrough Eighth grade. Our population is 53.33% female and 46.66% male. 92.5% of our student population is Catholic and 7.5% is Non-Catholic. SES has a diverse student population: 63.89% Caucasian, 8.89% African American, 14.17% Hispanic, 5.28% Multi-Cultural, 7.78% Asian.SES employs 29 educators who work directly with students making our teacher/pupil ratio 13/1. Our school consists of mostly middle class families living in Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, and Wilson counties. St. Edward has 39 different zip-codes and 26 different cities represented in our school. Our parents represent a wide range of income levels and occupations. The school is accredited through the Tennessee Department of Education, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). Our PreK program has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.Our educators emphasize individual development along with the basic skills curricula which includes:Religion,Language Arts,Social Studies,Science,Mathematics,Physical Education,Music,Spanish, Art, Technology and Media.Our media center is the heart of our school. We have a vital technology and information literacy program that strives to prepare our students to become responsible digital citizens and lifelong learners. Students learn technology from basic to more advanced skills such as technology integration into their subject areas and creating multimedia projects.Our media center is equipped with state-of-the-art touch screen computers, iPads for check-out, and a quality library collection. The library contains 11,965 different materials including 8,615 distinct titles. Those materials include fiction, non-fiction, biographies, easy books, reference materials, professional books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books. We also have subscriptions to two professional magazines and seven magazines for students.芒鈧€筎here are over 125 computers throughout the various classrooms for student use in addition to teacher computers. We also have, computers on wheels (COWS), and iPads available for students use for grades PreK-8th. All computers are hooked up to a fiber internet connection. As a part of our media resources, we have 7 interactive whiteboards (Smartboards) which are used by both faculty and students. In addition to that, all classrooms are equipped with a ceiling projector and wide screen. These tools are being used for teaching and learning.
Our Faculty:SES is fortunate to have an outstanding faculty and staff consisting of 32 individuals.19 Classroom Teachers7 Specialty teachers2 Educational/ Instructional Assistants1 Administrative Assistant1 Nurse1 Technology Director1 Administrator56% of our faculty hold an advance degree, the average years of experience for our faculty is 18 years and the average years of teaching at St. Edward 14 years.
Our Students: St. Edward School standardized test scores are a tribute to the hard work of the teachers, students, and parents. The average student scores a year in a half above their grade level in the five core academic subjects of Reading, Language, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Although high academic standards are in place, St. Edward School also provides many opportunities for students to participate in extra and co-curricular activities including sports teams:National Honor Society,Football,Softball,Cross Country,Basketball,Volleyball,StudentCouncil,Forensics,Band,Choir,Cheerleading,Soccer,Scouts,SES Music Academy
Pre-Kindergarten 3 Yrs Old Program: St. Edward School has expanded the Pre-K program last fall with the addition of a program for three-year-olds.The program will provide pre-school education two days per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and is open to any child who has his or her third birthdaybefore August 15, 2014.鈥淪t. Edward鈥檚 Pre-K program for four-year-olds has been very successful since its inception in 2000, and it has been the model for numerous Pre-K programs at other schools,鈥� Redmon said. 鈥淎s more parents told us they were looking for educational options for their young children, we decided that we could build on the proven success of our Pre-K and extend our unique educational experience to another group of families. We are excited about the addition of these young students to our campus and the expansion of Catholic educational options to another group of young boys and girls.鈥滱pplications are now available in the school office. Parents interested in enrolling their children will need to provide the application along with a $50.00 application fee and acurrent immunization form for their three-year-old.Please visitAdmissions linkor call 615-8335770 for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Edward School cost?

St. Edward School's tuition is approximately $6,100 for private students.

What sports does St. Edward School offer?

St. Edward School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. Edward School's ranking?

St. Edward School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest percentage of students of color, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Edward School?

The application deadline for St. Edward School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Edward School located?

St. Edward School is located in the Woodbine neighborhood of Nashville, TN.

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