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%
- 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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Schedule with the Admissions Office at 615.298.4525 x377 or admissions@stcecilia.edu.