Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TN School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,942
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Westminster School for Young Children
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TN School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,942
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Westminster School for Young Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1946
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
289 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,942
Application URL
School Notes
- Westminster School for Young Children was founded in 1946 as one of the first Protestant preschools in Nashville and serves young families as a ministry of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Westminster School for Young Children is accredited by the National Association of Education for Young Children (NAEYC). Preschool education is invaluable for the development of young children and serves as a preparation for elementary school and a life-long love of learning.
- Westminster School for Young Children was founded in 1946 as one of the first Protestant preschools in Nashville and serves young families as a ministry of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Westminster School for Young Children is accredited by the National Association of Education for Young Children (NAEYC). Preschool education is invaluable for the development of young children and serves as a preparation for elementary school and a life-long love of learning.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Westminster School for Young Children cost?
Westminster School for Young Children's tuition is approximately $10,942 for private students.
What is Westminster School for Young Children's ranking?
Westminster School for Young Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Westminster School for Young Children?
The application deadline for Westminster School for Young Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Westminster School for Young Children located?
Westminster School for Young Children is located in the Cherokee Park neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Westminster School for Young Children is The Ensworth School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Overbrook Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students
Jewish
3600 W End Ave
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 957-3666
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 22
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 292-5134
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
5105 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 269-0565
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
2304 Bernard Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 385-0440
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 22
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
2416 21st Avenue South (Suite 100)
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-7272
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 78 students
Alternative School
1601 23rd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-7020
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 4-9 | 4 students
Alternative School
2200 Childrens Way Ste 2116
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 343-4299
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 729 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17
All-girls
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 22
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 292-5134
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
5105 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 269-0565
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
2304 Bernard Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 385-0440
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6
Specialized Curriculum
3201 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 354-0270
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 292-5134
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
5105 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 269-0565
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
2304 Bernard Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 385-0440
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6
Specialized Curriculum
3201 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 354-0270
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 78 students
Alternative School
1601 23rd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-7020
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Quick Facts
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2640 Fairview W Blvd
Fairview, TN 37062
(615) 472-4380
Fairview, TN 37062
(615) 472-4380
8819.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2595 Fairview W Blvd
Fairview, TN 37062
(615) 472-4400
Fairview, TN 37062
(615) 472-4400
8819.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7200 Cumberland Dr
Fairview, TN 37062
(615) 472-4430
Fairview, TN 37062
(615) 472-4430
8819.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3120 Highway 12 North
Chapmansboro, TN 37035
(615) 792-5167
Chapmansboro, TN 37035
(615) 792-5167
8819.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7200 Tiger Trl
Fairview, TN 37062
(615) 472-4890
Fairview, TN 37062
(615) 472-4890
8819.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Minority enrollment: 21%
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