University School of Nashville

University School of Nashville

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
2000 Edgehill Ave,  Nashville, TN
4.5
3.3
1,081 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$32,908

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
133
Full Time Teachers
115
Part Time Teachers
18
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
690
Verbal
700
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
13
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
61.8%
Two or more races
11.8%
Black
11.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.9%
Hispanic
3.7%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#1 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Tennessee
#2 Best HS For Stem in Tennessee
#2 Best Private HS in Tennessee
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Vanderbilt University 71 Students
University of Chicago 58 Students
New York University 51 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 51 Students
University of Tennessee 42 Students
Emory University 41 Students
Columbia University 40 Students
Duke University 40 Students
Brown University 39 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 55 Students
Biology 52 Students
Business 50 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 27 Students
Engineering 20 Students
Chemistry 20 Students
Economics 20 Students
Computer Science 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 57 Reviews
5.0 Parent
4/5/2024
I love how USN combines tradition with diversity and innovation. With 100+ years of experience, it prioritizes inclusivity, preparing students for a globalized world. Its progressive teaching methods emphasize critical thinking. Along with academics, there is a focus on social-emotional learning and community engagement. USN offers a well-rounded education in a dynamic educational environment and prepares students for success.
4.0 Alum
11/10/2019
I graduated from this school wishing for more opportunities in STEM. This school fosters inclusivity and diversity and bolsters the arts. However, its STEM programs are lacking in comparison. That being said, for students who feel unsupported or underrepresented, this is a safe institution.
4.0 Alum
7/16/2019
I loved University School. It is filled with extremely open minded individuals with a thirst for knowledge and all art treated fairly.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 13 Reviews
2.0 parent
8/16/2023
I would like to echo the previous reviewers. My son was jumped by a kid in the gym but because his parents are benefactors (think over ten grand) he was let off the hook. Further investigations revealed harassment to younger female students who did not feel safe. Teachers expressed concern but admin...
1.0 student
4/30/2022
Pretty bad. They have a few great courses but the rest aren’t paid any attention, often times it feels like the teachers care as much about their jobs as the students do the material, which is to say not at all. The administration is often times discriminatory and unfair, favoring students who’s fam...
1.0 student
9/6/2020
I attended this school for 8 years and the number one thing I learned is that if your family doesn't have money, they don't care about your well being. Students who come from wealthy families frequently get away with drinking/using drugs on campus, calling other students racial/homophobic slurs, and...
5.0 parent
5/21/2020
Both of my children were at USN for 13 years. It prepared them really well for college, but better yet, it prepared them for the world. It has a strong focus on diversity, and it always seeking to expand creative teaching methods to best advantage for the students.

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