NASHVILLE CLASSICAL

Nashville Classical is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Davidson County school district, located in Nashville, TN with about 377 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Nashville Classical has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Nashville Classical Charter School, located in the East Nashville community at 1310 Ordway, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school is built upon a foundation of academic rigor and structured character development, utilizing a classical curriculum designed to prepare students for success in competitive high schools and beyond. By focusing on a "back-to-basics" approach, the school emphasizes mastery of core subjects—particularly literacy and mathematics—while fostering a disciplined environment that prioritizes excellence and personal responsibility.

The school’s culture is defined by its commitment to closing the achievement gap through high expectations and consistent instruction. Beyond academics, Nashville Classical places a significant emphasis on building a strong school community where students are taught to embody specific virtues, often integrating community service and civic engagement into the student experience. With its mission rooted in preparing all students for college, the school remains a prominent choice for families in the Metro Nashville area seeking a highly structured, achievement-oriented educational setting.

For more information, contact Nashville Classical at (615) 538-5841 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.