St. Bernard Academy is a Catholic school in Nashville, TN, specializing in support for ADHD, dyslexia, and mild learning differences.
St. Bernard Academy is a Catholic, independent co-educational school in Nashville, TN, serving students from Nursery/Preschool through 8th grade. Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School, the academy provides a structured academic foundation built on compassion, self-discipline, and social justice. With an average class size of 12, the school offers a small-group learning environment that is conducive to focused instruction.
The academy provides specialized support for students with various learning differences, including ADHD, dyslexia, and mild learning disabilities. Their programs are designed to assist students navigating receptive/expressive learning disorders, stuttering, and articulation impairments. With 75% of faculty holding advanced degrees, students benefit from highly qualified educators trained to support diverse learning needs within a nurturing, faith-based setting.
Beyond the classroom, St. Bernard Academy offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, from Science Olympiad and Coding to various sports like soccer, swimming, and basketball. The school operates with a formal dress code and offers financial aid to approximately 15% of its students. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis with a primary deadline of January 10th.
At a Glance
GradesNursery/Preschool-8
Students385
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$14,970
Fin. Aid15% receive aid
Est.1866
DeadlineJan. 10 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association
School Information
| Year Founded | 1866 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,970 |
| Total Students | 385 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Elizabeth Wilson |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 10 / rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 15 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 11 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
ADHDDyslexiaMild Learning DifferencesReceptive/Expressive Learning DisorderStutteringand Articulation Impairment
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Diving · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Swimming · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Art Club · Chess Club · Coding and Programming · Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts · Drama Club · Engineering · Forensics · National Junior Honor Society · Science Olympiad · Student Council Association · Yoga · Arts and Music Programs: · Band · Guitar Lessons · Musical · Piano Lessons · Violin Lessons |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · State or regional independent school association |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | stbernard.ejoinme.org/MyPages/DonationPage/tabid/439295/Default.aspx |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School · - Selected in 2017 |