Catholic elementary school in Nashville serving K-8 with specialized support for learning differences, ADHD, and dyslexia in small classes
St. Bernard Academy is a Catholic elementary school in Nashville, TN serving students from Nursery through 8th grade, including those with learning differences and ADHD. The school offers specialized support programs designed to help students with dyslexia, mild learning differences, receptive/expressive language disorders, stuttering, and articulation impairments. With small average class sizes of 12 students and a faculty where 75% hold advanced degrees, St. Bernard provides individualized attention and structured academic support for learners who benefit from tailored instruction.
The school combines rigorous academics with a compassionate Catholic environment grounded in self-discipline, responsibility, and social justice. Students have access to comprehensive programs including special education support for learning differences and ADD/ADHD, as well as enrichment through sports, arts (band, guitar, violin, piano), clubs (coding, drama, science olympiad), and service-learning opportunities that foster confidence and belonging.
St. Bernard was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education in 2017. Tuition is $14,970 annually, with 15% of students receiving financial aid. Admissions are rolling with a January 10 deadline. Contact admissions director Elizabeth Wilson at (615) 385-0440 or visit stbernardacademy.org to learn more about enrollment and how the school supports your child's learning needs.
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 |