Welcome to

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  • 1,075

    students K-12

  • 88

    acres across two campuses

  • 14

    average High School class size

  • 52

    countries represented by USN families

A K-12 Community Students First

At USN, you’ll find an inclusive and diverse educational community committed to academic excellence where faculty engage K-12 classrooms with a student-centered approach.

In USN's classrooms, studios, and fields, students build confidence and skills to stretch beyond their limits and find their voices. Our K-12 community members embrace new learning opportunities and creative experiences, thrive in challenging courses, voice thoughtful opinions, and lead change-making efforts.

Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Our Educational Purpose

At USN, students come first in our diverse K-12 school community dedicated to academic excellence. Schedule a visit and experience first-hand our dynamic school culture. Walk our hallways, observe our classrooms, and engage with our talented student body and faculty. We look forward to seeing you on campus.
  • Lower School Lower School
    Our K-4th grade classrooms feature small class sizes and an inspiring classroom-focused experience, featuring a wide variety of unique enrichments and naturalist journeys on and beyond our campuses.
    Grades K - 4
  • Middle School Middle School
    Our 5th-8th grade middle school students join travel groups for academic coursework that broadens horizons, with plentiful elective and athletic options to fulfill a thoughtful, creative and active school day.
    Grades 5 - 8
  • High School High School
    High school students choose challenging and inspirational coursework, unique electives across all disciplines, define their own independent studies, and are part of transformational athletic teams. 
    Grades 9 - 12

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What Sets USN Apart?
Our K-12 Community

USN's dynamic and thriving school culture is defined in part by our diverse school community, a student-centered approach emphasizing academic excellence and belonging, the school's active citizenship in its Edgehill neighborhood, engaging arts and athletics programs, and an historic commitment to innovative education.

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  • The K-12 Experience

    The K-12 Experience

    From curious Kindergartners just arriving on campus to our accomplished seniors ready for the challenges of the world, USN's innovative K-12 school culture is centered around the USN Mission and Guiding Principles.

  • Academic Excellence

    Academic Excellence

    USN's inspiring faculty, dynamic classrooms and meaningful curriculum are all dedicated to the individual learning experience of  every K-12 student.

  • Historic Commitment to Education

    Historic Commitment to Education

    Our early history begins in 1888. The school was formalized in 1915 as Peabody Demonstration School and then in 1975, University School of Nashville was established. USN's mission: to model the best educational practices, celebrate the cultural and ethnic composition of our community, and foster each student's potential.

  • An Inclusive Community

    An Inclusive Community

    Students and families at USN arrive from all across Nashville and the world, representing diverse cultures and backgrounds. Our school values the unique experiences our students bring to campus. USN's mission drives our community and students into the future with an awareness of self, a sense of belonging and of purpose.

  • Athletics, River Campus & Wetland

    USN River Campus & Wetland

    Our historic Edgehill Campus in the heart of the Midtown / Edgehill neighborhoods is complemented by our 80+ acre River Campus. It is home to USN's athletic facilities and a dedicated Wetland site. Located on the banks of the Cumberland River, the "Rampus" allows for athletic accomplishments, as well as learning, exploration, and research.

  • The Edgehill Community & Neighborhood

    Good Neighbors

    University School of Nashville embraces its Edgehill neighborhood roots in our growing and evolving city. From Fort Negley and the Edgehill Polar Bears, to Peabody College and Vanderbilt University, USN has been a part of an accomplished and vibrant Edgehill community for more than a century.

Happening Around USN
Events & News

Upcoming Events

  • LS Student Art Exhibition

  • Commencement

  • LS Student Art Exhibition

  • LS Student Art Exhibition Reception - 3:30pm - 5:30pm

  • LS Student Art Exhibition

  • Last Day of School

  • LS Student Art Exhibition

  • Dismissal for Grades K-8

  • Dismissal for Grades 9-12

  • Back Lawn Bash

  • LS Student Art Exhibition

  • Former Faculty Staff Luncheon

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Featured News

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  • Interim Director Juliet Douglas roars with laughter as students hold photos of her on sticks during the High School Awards Assembly on Friday, May 8 in Durnan Auditorium.

    USN creates the Juliet Douglas Endowed Fund for Student Success

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More Recent Headlines

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  • The team poses for a photo after competing in the Middle School Quiz Bowl National Championships.

    Middle School Quiz Bowl competes at national championship

    The Middle School Quiz Bowl finished off another successful season with a trip to the Middle School National Championship Tournament in Chicago. The team fought hard and ended the season as a top-100 program in the country, finishing 75th overall. Congratulations to the team on a great performance and to Lucas Lupu ’31, named an All Star for being the fifth-highest scorer nationwide.

  • 8th graders recreate ancient Roman structures

    With the help of Middle School Educational Technologist Kari Luecke, students in Middle School Latin Teacher Richard Rosenthal's class recreated ancient Rome using USN’s 3D printer.
  • Sylvie Seigle ’35 makes her argument during a debate in Third Grade Teacher Cala Millis' class.

    Lower Schoolers take persuasive writing from page to podium

    Third graders in Cala Millis' class wrapped up a unit on persuasive writing by making their cases in a series of in-class debates.

Contact USN

Edgehill Campus
2000 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville, TN 37212

Phone:  615-321-8000
Fax:       615-321-0889 
Email:    info@usn.org

River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
Nashville, TN 37218

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USN Mission: 
University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.