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Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.
Admission
Whether you're considering Ensworth to start your child's educational journey in Kindergarten or seeking a dynamic High School experience, we are committed to guiding you through every step of the journey.
Academics
The key to fostering a lifelong love of learning is cultivating a child’s intellectual curiosity. Ensworth’s curriculum engages students as active learners while encouraging individual exploration.
Arts
Arts are part of the core curriculum at Ensworth. From Kindergarten through Grade 12, our students have numerous opportunities to explore the creative process, embrace imagination, and cultivate an appreciation for fine arts.
Athletics
The Ensworth Athletics Program encourages students to grow through both triumph and defeat and teaches lifelong skills including discipline and teamwork. We celebrate selfless action, sincere encouragement, intelligent play, and intense preparation.
Community
Each member of the Ensworth community makes valuable contributions to our school’s culture of care. As a community, our combined partnerships help create an exceptional experience for our students.

High school teacher and student talking in the quad

At-A-Glance

Student Body

1,258 Students for 2025-2026
- Lower School: 453
- Middle School: 297
- High School: 508
8:1 student/teacher ratio
New students represent 103 sending schools
24% are students of color
43 zip codes represented

Faculty

263 Full-Time Faculty and Staff
166 Teaching Faculty
6 Part-Time Faculty
78% of teaching faculty hold advanced degrees

Academics

More than 65 upper-level elective courses for juniors and seniors
Average class size is 14
Most high school classes are taught around discussion-based Harkness tables
World language instruction at all grade levels
23 AP Courses offered for 2025-2026
Middle School students choose from 5 tailored electives to meet their interests

Endowment & Financial Aid

Endowment total: Over $125 million
226 Financial Aid awards representing $5.4 million; all aid given is need-based

Service Learning

Service Learning is integrated into the K-12 curriculum
117 Service Scholars serving Nashville and the surrounding areas
Over 100 community partnerships for service learning projects

Visual & Performing Arts

Visual and performing arts are integrated into the curriculum at all levels as a core part of the academic experience
More than 35 visual and performing arts courses are offered at the High School level

Health and Wellness

Students in Kindergarten through Grade 4 participate in daily P.E. classes
At the High School, fitness is a required four-year course with the goal of graduating physically fit and water-safe students
Certified fitness trainers supervise High School students in individualized fitness programs, and certified athletic trainers are available on-site to assist with injury prevention and rehabilitation

Athletics

High School athletic teams are fielded in 14 TSSAA sports plus swimming & diving, mountain biking, and ice hockey
Team State Championships in girls’ basketball, boys’ basketball, girls’ lacrosse, volleyball, football, girls’ and boys' golf, girls' track & field, and GNASH Hockey Campions
Individual State Champions in girls’ bowling, girls’ cross country, boys’ and girls’ track & field, boys’ and girls’ golf, boys’ and girls’ swimming & diving, and boys’ and girls’ tennis
90+ Ensworth alumni are currently playing collegiate sports; 4 alumni are playing sports professionally.
Middle School teams are fielded in 13 sports, with 90% participation

Accreditation

Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

College Acceptances & Matriculation

Robust, 4-year College Counseling program
2022-2025 graduates were accepted to 320 colleges in 45 states and 6 countries
Current college-age Ensworth alumni are enrolled in 157 colleges in 38 states and 3 countries

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