St. Cecilia Academy

As Nashville’s oldest private school, St. Cecilia Academy is a Catholic, college-preparatory school serving girls in grades 7 through 12. Since 1860, St. Cecilia has been providing a premier education for young women who have used their feminine genius to influence and shape their communities and the world as confident leaders. The school offers a rigorous, award-winning, liberal arts academic program beginning in the 7th grade that teaches students how to think critically and navigate our complex modern world. The St. Cecilia student has access to the arts, athletics, clubs, dance, debate, music, robotics, service, STEM, theater, travel, and more. The dedicated faculty knows students by name, providing individual attention and helping each student to discover the woman God made her to be. St. Cecilia is unique, rooted in a vibrant Christ-centered environment marked by a nurturing community spirit. We invite you to learn more about St. Cecilia Academy and to visit our campus community.

St. Cecilia Academy at a Glance

Founded: 1860
Average Class Size: 13
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
AP Classes / Honor Classes: 16 / 14
Graduates Accepted to Four-Year Colleges or Universities: 100%
Student Membership in Clubs: 100%
Students Participating in Athletics: 67%
Minorities as Part of School Population: 25%
Students Receiving Need-Based Tuition Assistance: 36%
Located on 83 Acres in the Heart of Nashville
Owned and Operated by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation

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Admissions Preview Day
October 26, 2025, 3 - 5 p.m.

Open Visit Day
November 11, 2025, for 6th-grade students not attending with their schools.

Fireside Chats
November 20 and December 11, 2025, and January 15, 2026, 12-1 p.m., for prospective parents to meet school leaders and students over lunch.

Private Tours
Schedule with the Admissions Office at 615.298.4525 x377 or [email protected].

ST. CECILIA ACADEMY
4210 Harding Pike, Nashville TN 37205
(615) 298-4525
st.cecilia.edu

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