SBA is a K-8 Catholic-light school where you'll find lots of Hillsboro/Vandy folks planting their…read morekids as Eakin elementary plummets to new depths. In the last year, some of the most involved parents at Eakin pulled up stakes in public education and opted to shell out 10K to escape the increasing physical tensions and gaps as Nashville fails to invest in public education. I digress....so, you'll be paying more for education than you thought you would!! And SBA is a good balance between the crazy expensive USN (20K) and your kid joining either the Bloods or the Crips in 4th grade (I jest....sort of). The school is Catholic, but truly more accepting of other religions than Catholic schools use to be. They have mass on Holy Days and religion class, but often religion class is writing notes to sick school mates or families. The high points of the school are location, curriculum and and administration. The math program is particularly strong and they have opportunities for kids to do advanced work in smaller classes. The school is small and mostly clean. The small footprint makes it hard to have too many large group meetings. Areas that could use attention IMO are gym/health, getting rid of some of the old school teachers and the aftercare program needs an overhaul with some actual activities. Parents are generally pretty involved and the school does a really good job of having a unique identity in spite of the fact that kids come in with Vandy parents from many neighborhoods. They offer buses for a fee and a summer program as well. All in all this is a great school for a fraction of the cost of many other local private schools. The teachers and administration have a real 'can do' attitude and the kids seem to flourish is almost all arenas.

St. Bernard Academy is an amazing school and has been a life-saver for our family. We have a 7th…read moreand 3rd grader who were not reaching their potential in our zoned public schools so they transferred to SBA this year. We visited many, many schools before deciding on SBA and we have never regretted our decision to enroll our children. They have many wonderful extra-curricular activities such as art, lego club, boy and girl scouts, cross country, volleyball, swim team and the list goes on. The staff,teachers and curriculum are absolutely stellar. Our children are excited about learning again! Plus, every grade level gets TWO outdoor recesses during the day which my kids love! They have had great transitions to a new school and have made many friends. The parents and staff are welcoming and there is a general sense that they are glad we are there and want our children to excel. If you are in the market for a K-8 school in Nashville, it just doesn't get any better than SBA.

bro i love yall some much mrs. williams was the greatest teacher i have ever had there for pre-k i…read moremiss her so much bro but i was the girl locking and unlocking the bathrooms by the way just so you know lol

The first few years of a child's life are such important learning years. When we moved to the area,…read moreit was imperative to us that we find a preschool with warm, caring adults in a christian community that support development and an educational curriculum, while allowing children to have fun and explore with curiosity. We found all of that (and more!) at Smyrna Christian School. SCS has helped our child learn how to play, work together, and establish great friendships. They have continuously provided materials/activities that interest our child (and challenge her!) They have encouraged our child's efforts (which has truly aided in adding to her confidence.) They set clear limits for behavior (which is appreciated!) I love always receiving our child's drawings, writings, and crafts at the end of every week. They encourage parental involvement (which goes back to the whole "community feel") and welcome parental participation with class parties. How beautiful is that?! I truly cannot say enough GOOD about this establishment. Before we found SCS, our only-child went to a "glorified daycare" preschool and for so long, we didn't know how much it was hindering our child. It wasn't until we moved and enrolled at SCS that we saw our child turn a complete 180 in every aspect of her life that we realized what EXCELLING truly meant. I am forever grateful for SCS (and my only complaint would be that I can't keep our child here for kindergarten, too!)

My daughter goes to half day Pre-K at Smyrna Christian School, and we cannot say enough good things…read moreabout the staff and the facility. Every morning we are greeted with a smile and a "Good Morning" from Miss Jodi in the office, and all along the hallways my kiddo happily says hello to all the teachers. They're all very friendly and engage your child in conversation which makes them feel seen and heard, and important. She just loves talking with them on the way to her classroom. Her teacher is Miss Vickie, and she just adores her. She is kind and attentive, and a wonderful human being. My daughter has learned SO much this year, and she loves doing it! They learn Spanish, colors, numbers, writing, and she even comes home telling me about the fun centers they have in class, and how silly George Washington's wig is! I love how happy she is there, and how much she's grown in her independence and knowledge. I'm convinced that a better school does not exist. Truly, it has been the biggest blessing for our child. I wish they taught kindergarten so we could stay!!

My child was relentlessly bullied at this school for several years. Quality of teachers was hit or…read moremiss. I definitely would not recommend this school to my friends and family unless they make major changes to improve the unsafe psychological environment.

The Jewish community day school of Nashville is truly one of the city's gems. Covering grades from…read morek-6, the school encompasses a balance of excellent secular studies and fairly rigorous Judaic studies. Small class size and individual attention has been great for my 5 year old. A combination of 'centers' where a few kids work on the same subject as well as group instruction has not only helped his reading skills, but his interpersonal skills as well. But what really sets this school apart is the fact that it truly is a Community school. The Chabad rabbi sends his kids there and the Reform Rabbis send their kids there. The younger kids all daven together and the older kids can choose between a more liberal or a more traditional service. Last and best is the fact that the kids graduating from Akiva are eagerly snatched up by the prestigious Middle and High Schools in town who recognize the learning skills the kids take with them as well as the knowledge they have gained. For Jewish parents that desire a first class education and want their children to grow up to be imbibed with Jewish values and knowledge, it is a joy to know that Nashville is blessed to have a place this wonderful.

Big enough to have all the clubs and activities but small enough to have a family feel.read more

Hermitage United Methodist Church is a caring faith community with a tremendous Youth program and…read moreSunday school classes to fit anyone. Pastor Chris is truly a servant leader who cares about the members of the congregation. Come and try it out!

not good school. lots of mad teachers that can't control temper with kids. great principle and…read moregreat vice principle but not as good teachers.

Very good school I like it a lot this is just filler really it's a good school I recommend sending…read moreyour kid there

FPC is a hidden gem! Beautiful historic building, thoughtful sermons, exceptional traditional music…read morefrom the organist and choir, and a loving congregation that feels like family. Proud to call FPC my church home.

From the owner: First Presbyterian Church is a community of believers seeking to be followers of God as faithful…read moredisciples of Christ. We seek to provide compelling programming for people of all ages in order to help children, youth, and adults grow closer to God and to respond to God’s call by making our community a better place. Whether it’s through our adult choir, our youth group, or Sunday worship, we hope you will join us as we attempt to spread the peace and love of Christ to our community and our world.

I wish the school was a little more affordable, I wish the freshman male dorm room they showed us…read moredidn't have mold (my kiddo is allergic) They did a fantastic job showcasing their strength, the academics and their small classroom size. Everyone was so friendly and eager to share their experience at the Belmont. The campus is absolutely beautiful, it was like stepping into a bubble inside Nashville. I loved it, my kiddos loved it. I would totally recommend visiting Belmont if you are looking at colleges in Nashville.

Such a stunning campus to walk around and enjoy the landscaping, architecture, and lawn. Great…read morediverse degree programs here from Theater, to Music Business, to Nursing, and PreLaw. Next level dorm and on campus living options. Lots of networking and internships and abroad programs. Not cheap but worth every penny. Now if only they could get the cafeteria right...