The Ensworth School
Tel:
(615) 383-0661
- The Ensworth School is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school.
- The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.
- Students are encouraged to pursue intellectual challenges; think logically and critically; communicate clearly; be creative; be physically fit; develop good organizational and study skills; be conscientious and consistent in their studies; learn to set and achieve goals; develop confidence through individual effort; work effectively with others; be responsible; be respectful; be honest; and be good citizens.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 1,170 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 10 / rolling
Top Placements
The Ensworth School places among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1958 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1,170 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 21% State avg.: 16% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 77% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 21 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 10 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Financial aid is need-based. Please call our office to request financial aid information |
| % on Financial Aid | 13% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $17,000 |
| Admissions Director | Rebekah Capps (K-8) and Ann West (9-12) |
| Endowment Size | $70 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 23 sports |
| Sports | Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, WrestlingBallet, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling |
School Notes
- The Ensworth School is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school.
- The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.
- Students are encouraged to pursue intellectual challenges; think logically and critically; communicate clearly; be creative; be physically fit; develop good organizational and study skills; be conscientious and consistent in their studies; learn to set and achieve goals; develop confidence through individual effort; work effectively with others; be responsible; be respectful; be honest; and be good citizens.
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