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University School of Nashville Home
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
What Sets USN Apart?
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Unmistakable, Unparalleled, Understanding | A 9-part Video Series
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
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Upcoming Events
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Homecoming Dance
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Wednesday Night Lights - 5pm
USN River Campus
1200 County Hospital Road
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Featured News
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Rev. Todd galvanizes students during MLK Day lecture
During the annual MLK Day lecture, the Rev. Royal Todd spoke with students about using their faith, community building, and how to challenge ideas in the modern age. -
Student-athletes sign with Lake Forest, Kenyon
Jordan Brod-Glinter ’26 will play golf at Lake Forest College, and Andrew Walker ’26 will play baseball at Kenyon College. Click here to see photos of the Class of 2026's college signings. -
Author, builder Cheryl McKissack Daniel ’79 named 2026 Distinguished Alumna
University School of Nashville will recognize Distinguished Alumna Cheryl McKissack Daniel ’79 her pioneering work as a builder during the Class of 2026’s Convocation on Tuesday, May 12.
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
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
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.
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.