Overbrook Catholic School

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Basic Information

Address: 4210 Harding Pike Nashville, TN 37205
County: Davidson
Phone Number: 6152925134
President: Sister Dominic Quinn, O.P.
Principal: Sister Marie Blanchette Cummings, O.P.

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Additional Information

School Type: Co-Ed Catholic Elementary School
Accreditation: Lumen Accreditation, 2025
Founded: 1936
Organization Affiliation: Tennessee Association of Independent Schools National Catholic Educational Association Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Catholic
Ages/Grades: PreK 3 year old-6th Grade
School Setting:

Located on 83 rolling acres in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Overbrook Catholic School offers a unique educational experience with a robust STEM program, a 10,000+ volume library, and the Beyond the Brook Farm, home to our sheep, chickens, and bunnies.

School Schedule: 7
School Size: 303 students
Classroom Size: 20 per class
Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Tuition:

$17,850 varies by grade

Financial Aid:

14% of students receive financial aid

Support Services:

SEL School Counseling
Math & Reading Learning Center

Camp Programs: Yes
After School Programs: Yes
Computer Capabilities:

Computer, Technology, and Media Courses are taught once per week per grade level for grades 1st-6th. Each class is framed from the point of view that God has granted us technology as one of his many wonderful gifts, and therefore students must learn to use it in a way that honors Him. 1st and 2nd grades use school-issued iPads, while 3rd-6th grades use school-issued laptops.

The school year typically begins with each grade level receiving age-appropriate lessons in digital citizenship emphasizing responsible device and app use, with topics including Media/Life Balance, Common Online Risks, and Analyzing Personal Media Choices. Each grade level also receives robust and regular keyboarding lessons using Typesy’s Keyborading and Interactive Curricula throughout the school year, and student’s progress within Typesy’s programs stays with them as they promote through each grade level and enhance their curriculum.

1st and 2nd graders also begin to explore algorithmic thinking and problem solving through an introduction to block coding with several apps, including Kodable and Tynker. 3rd-6th grade benefit from an introduction to the Microsoft Office Suite, including foundational projects and in-class workshops utilizing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in order to set them up for a future of success.

School Clubs:

Card Games
Chess
Chinese Mandarin
Farming
Forensics
Kindness & Service
Lego
Drama
Dance
No-Bake Cooking
Science

Admissions Requirements:

The admissions process varies by grade level. Please click here for more information: https://www.overbrook.edu/admissions/admissions-process

Mission Statement:

Inspired by the example of St. Dominic, Overbrook Catholic School educates children to seek and embrace the truth, fostering in them a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Children are thus prepared in mind and heart to give joyful witness to the truth in their own lives.

Philosophy/Belief Statement: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Teach them to carry out everything I have commanded you. And know that I am with you always, until the end of the world!" (Mt. 28:19-20)
Notes/School Information:

At Overbrook Catholic School, academic excellence is just the beginning. Rooted in theDominican tradition, we educate the whole child--mind, heart, and spirit--helping students growinto curious learners and compassionate leaders.Serving preschool through sixth gradein the heart of Nashville, Overbrook Catholic educateschildren to seek and embrace the truth, fostering in them a personal encounter with JesusChrist. Children are thus prepared in mind and heart to give joyful witness to the truth in theirown lives.Ourstudentsthrive in rigorous academics--including STEM,our SOARgifted program, andnationally recognized reading, writing, and math instruction--while also exploring their intereststhrough art, music, dance, languages, athletics, and hands-on learning at the Beyond the BrookFarm.Faith development is deepened through Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based program that helps even our youngest learners growin their relationship with God.Named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Educationandaccredited by Lumen,Overbrook Catholic is home to outstanding faculty, and OCS studentsperform academically at a level above the national norm--all within a joyful community wherechildren grow in wonder and wisdom.Want to see the Dominican Difference for yourself? Schedule your visit to campus at https://www.overbrook.edu/admissions/visit