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.