Why Families Choose St. Edward
Families come to St. Edward School from 25+ different zip codes across Nashville. They aren't just looking for the closest option—they are looking for a small, distinctly Catholic school that is serious about forming their children.
What Sets Us Apart:
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Faith is the foundation: Faith formation begins at age three in the Atrium, and the entire school worships together twice a week at St. Edward Church.
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Small by design: A 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio (with classes averaging 22 students) means no child slips through the cracks.
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Weekly specialists: Music, Art, P.E., Library, and Band are built into the weekly schedule.
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A cross-section of the city: Our families speak seven different languages at home.
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High school readiness: Graduates leave fully prepared for both Catholic and public high schools.
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A 75-year+ legacy: We have been providing Catholic education in Nashville since 1952.
School Mass twice a week
The whole school worships together at Tuesday and Thursday Masses, all grades plus parishioners.
The Atrium
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, beginning in preschool. Led by a dedicated catechist.
70+ years on Thompson Lane
Catholic education in Nashville since 1952.
Twenty-five zip codes
Families come from across the city to be here.
A coordinator for faith
Liturgical Living is a staff role, not an add-on.
Seven home languages
English at school. Many languages at home.
Thirty-five activities
Clubs, sports, drama, and electives beyond the school day.
First Friday devotion
Sacred Heart devotion. A parish tradition the school keeps.
Generations return
Many staff are former students. Many parents are too.
12:1
Student-to-faculty ratio. Classes average twenty-two.
A parish, not a campus
Church and school share the property, the calendar, and the people.
Specials every week
Music, art, PE, library, and band, taught by specialists.
Sixty hours of service
Junior high students serve sixty hours every year.
Ready for any high school
Graduates leave for Catholic and public high schools across Nashville.