Best 37212 Tennessee Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,812 students in 37212, TN (there are 2 public schools, serving 1,002 public students). 64% of all K-12 students in 37212, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 37212, TN include St. Bernard Academy, Christ The King School, and University School Of Nashville.
The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
40% of private schools in 37212, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 37212 Tennessee Private Schools (2026-27)

Christ The King School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
3105 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 292-9465
St. Bernard Academy Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
2304 Bernard Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 385-0440
University School Of Nashville Photo
Gr: K-12 | 1,075 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 21
2000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
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Map of Gateway Academy (Nashville)
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Alternative School
2416 21st Avenue South (Suite 100)
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-7272
Map of Psychiatric Hospital At Vanderbilt
Gr: NS-12 | 78 students
Alternative School
1601 23rd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-7020

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 37212, TN?
The top ranked private schools in 37212, TN include St. Bernard Academy, Christ The King School, and University School Of Nashville.
How many private schools are located in 37212?
5 private schools are located in 37212.
How diverse are private schools in 37212?
37212 private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in 37212 go to private school?
64% of all K-12 students in 37212 are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 37212?
40% of private schools in 37212 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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