University School of Nashville
Nashville · TN · Private independent · K-12 combined
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Hermitage Hall → Templeton Academy → Montgomery Bell Academy → The Ensworth School-Lower/Middle Campus → Ensworth School → Harpeth Hall School → Franklin Road Academy → Genesis Academy →Where graduates go — as published by the school
University School of Nashville publishes where its graduates enrolled (2022-2025): 49 colleges with per-college counts — the largest counts enrolled at Vanderbilt (23), Tulane University (12), University of Denver (12). See the full list ↓
Feeder standing #5 to Vanderbilt University, #5 to University of Denver — from its own published counts, ranked per class year
At a glance
- 11 National Merit SemifinalistsRoughly the top 1% of PSAT scorers in each state — about 16,000 juniors nationally. A useful gauge of a school's academic top end. (2025)
- SAT 25-75: 1130–1430
- ACT 25-75: 30–34
- APCollege-level courses with a national exam each May. A score of 3+ "passes" and can earn college credit; the pass rate tells you whether a school's AP program has substance behind the course list. exam pass rate 87%
Composed from the school's own published profile (2025), and other public data. Full breakdowns below.
Their published matriculation list
Where their graduates enrolled
University School of Nashville publishes where its graduates enrolled. What follows is copied from that document — 49 colleges, ordered by the number of students enrolled.
Years, as the document states them
2022-2025
The ten largest counts, enrolled
Is my kid's college on this list?
The school down the road: Montgomery Bell Academy
| College | University School of Nashville | Montgomery Bell Academy |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | 11 | 88 |
| Vanderbilt | 23 | 42 |
| Wake Forest University | 9 | 22 |
| Tulane University | 12 | 6 |
| University of Miami | 9 | 7 |
| Belmont University | 5 | 10 |
| University of Notre Dame | 3 | 12 |
| Washington University, St. Louis | 10 | 4 |
Each school's own printed counts (matriculation, 2022-2025 vs matriculation, 2022 – 2026); spans may differ.
These graduates went on to the colleges above.
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Independently verified As published by University School of Nashville — School Profile ↗. Found at: p.3, 'College Enrollment 2022-2025' by institution.
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How University School of Nashville compares for families
Among the academically strongest private schools in our database.
- ▸ Nationally87% AP pass rate (US average: ~60%) · 11 National Merit Semifinalists last year (NMSF is the top 1% of US PSAT scorers).
- ▸ LocallyTN sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Hermitage Hall, Templeton Academy, Montgomery Bell Academy and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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Your state's public flagship
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $18,976/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
Pay for college in Tennessee
Tennessee's public scholarships
Tennessee pairs a lottery-funded merit award (HOPE) with the well-known TN Promise, which makes community and technical college essentially free for any graduate.
Lottery-funded merit award — qualify with EITHER a 3.0 weighted GPA OR ACT 21 / SAT 1060. No income limit. (Qualify by either path; enroll within 16 months of graduating.)
Official program details ↗Tuition-free community or technical college for any TN grad — no GPA, test, or income requirement. (Apply senior year; FAFSA, mentor meeting, 8 hrs community service/term.)
Official program details ↗Eligibility rules change yearly — confirm with the official program before relying on it. Amounts are recent published figures; awards cover tuition/fees, not housing or books unless noted. Verified 2026-10-21.
Enrollment trend & projection
Private school enrollment comes from the NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS), which is collected every other year — not annually like public-school data. The most recent published collection is 2021–22; NCES targeted spring 2026 for the 2023–24 release — we'll load it as soon as it's published.
For a more current snapshot, see University School of Nashville's own published school profile (as of 2025-26): www.usn.org/ftpimages/392/download/download_8030984.pdf ↗
If the recent trend holds…
At its recent rate of +0.1%/year, projecting from 2022's 1,071 students:
An extrapolation of the recent trajectory, not a forecast of the school's plans; ignores one-off shocks.
Revenue upside
At tuition per student, the 8 students projected to be gained by 2027 represent ≈ $128,000/year in tuition upside.
Tuition is an editable estimate (PSS doesn't publish tuition) — set it to your school's figure.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Hall Nashville |
Private | 1.2 | 88 | -47.9% |
| Templeton Academy Nashville |
Private | 1.7 | 122 | — |
| Montgomery Bell Academy Nashville |
Private | 2.4 | 822 | +7.0% |
| The Ensworth School-Lower/Middle Campus Nashville |
Private | 2.7 | 1,184 | — |
| Ensworth School Nashville |
Private | 2.8 | 1,131 | +0.0% |
| Harpeth Hall School Nashville |
Private | 3.8 | 720 | +4.5% |
| Franklin Road Academy Nashville |
Private | 4.6 | 927 | +25.3% |
| Genesis Academy Nashville |
Private | 4.7 | 71 | -11.2% |
At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantUniversity School of Nashville is a private high school in Nashville, TN, enrolling 1,071 students in grades 9-12 in 2022.
Enrollment is up 1% from 2018 to 2022.
University School of Nashville publishes a matriculation list (where its graduates enrolled) for the 2022-2025: 49 colleges, with per-college counts; the largest counts are Vanderbilt (23), Tulane University (12), University of Denver (12), University of Tennessee (11), Washington University, St. Louis (10). Source: School Profile.
University School of Nashville's feeder standing, from the schools' own published counts: #5 Vanderbilt, #5 University of Denver.
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (enrollment), the federal Civil Rights Data Collection and EDFacts, state education agencies where named, and the school's own published documents where named.
Questions families ask
Where do University School of Nashville graduates go to college? University School of Nashville publishes a matriculation list (where its graduates enrolled) for the 2022-2025: 49 colleges, with per-college counts; the largest counts are Vanderbilt (23), Tulane University (12), University of Denver (12), University of Tennessee (11), Washington University, St. Louis (10). Source: School Profile.
Which colleges is University School of Nashville a top feeder school to? University School of Nashville's feeder standing, from the schools' own published counts: #5 Vanderbilt, #5 University of Denver.
How many students attend University School of Nashville? University School of Nashville is a private high school in Nashville, TN, enrolling 1,071 students in grades 9-12 in 2022.
Analysis: Test Prep Gurus (High School Reach, highschoolreach.com). These figures may be quoted with attribution to Test Prep Gurus.
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