About the School
- Park Avenue Christian School in Nashville, TN offers co–ed programs serving grades PK through 8 in a central city community setting.
- The school enrolls 128 students with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 supported by 7 full–time teachers.
- Founded with a Baptist orientation, the school is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International and the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
- Approximately 42% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the Nashville area.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 21%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Park Avenue Christian School?
The application deadline for Park Avenue Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Park Avenue Christian School is The Ensworth School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Ann School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 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: 1.3 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students
Jewish
3600 W End Ave
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 957-3666
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 289 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3900 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 297-0235
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
1234 Schrader Ln
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 329-9830
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 292-5134
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 22
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 78 students
Alternative School
1601 23rd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-7020
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 4-9 | 4 students
Alternative School
2200 Childrens Way Ste 2116
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 343-4299
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,075 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 21
2000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
2416 21st Avenue South (Suite 100)
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-7272
Distance: 0.6 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: PK-1 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
1234 Schrader Ln
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 329-9830
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 292-5134
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 22
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 78 students
Alternative School
1601 23rd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-7020
Distance: 0.6 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: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 289 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3900 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 297-0235
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
1234 Schrader Ln
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 329-9830
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 292-5134
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 274 students
Daycare / Preschool
1915 Charlotte Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 750-5491
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5300 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8053
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8053
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Minority enrollment: 84%
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Cockrill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Indiana Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Park Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3703 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8412
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8412
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Sylvan Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Utah Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Minority enrollment: 33%
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