Charlotte Park Elementary School

As a parent of three boys who have attended, or are currently attending, this school, I could not be more pleased with our experience at Cockrill Elementary School. The staff is consistently caring, supportive, and engaged with the children. It is a close-knit neighborhood school that has provided an environment that always feels safe and welcoming. It gives me the sense, as a parent, that I’m working alongside people who are also looking out for my kids. I’ve been impressed with how well my children have been prepared academically and socially for the transition to junior high. My kids have consistently tested well on the benchmark testing, and have done so with the support provided by their educators. Over the years, I’ve continued to see meaningful growth and positive developments in both my children and the school itself. It truly is a community-oriented school. We are grateful for the strong foundation Cockrill Elementary School has provided, and continues to provide, for our children.

We found this gem of a school 3 years ago and I am grateful everyday. My child adored his lower school guides, as did we. They were so kind and really took the time and effort to get to know him. Upper school has been a great experience as well. The guides are incredibly knowledgeable! We are constantly amazed at the depth amd breadth of the lessons given. When there's been a concern about anything, it's always been met with respect amd open communication. The ancillary services Abintra offers is AMAZING! Parent skills and classes regarding positive discipline, food choices, parent support...it goes on and on. Cannot put a price on the level of support available here. Overall, happy and would recommend to anyone!

We cannot praise Overbrook Catholic School enough! Our children are not only academically stimulated, but also deeply cared for throughout their educational journey. The teachers are truly outstanding, and the administration is both considerate and compassionate. To top it off, the campus itself is stunning and provides a nourishing environment for our children's growth and development.

St. Ann is small but welcoming, if you are Catholic and do not care much about sports/physical health, and you like 10 or up to 19 people in a grade, this school is perfect for you. I have been at this school for three years, and I am about to graduate. I can say that you really develop a personal relationship with your teachers because the school is small. But with all the good things, there are some downs. St. Ann does not have a great physical health side of things. We have PE twice but usually once a week, and by PE I mean playing kickball or baseball, nothing that will burn a good amount of calories. Most students at this school do not care about their physical health, because the school does not promote it. Another huge issue is that there are no girls sports teams except for volleyball and cross country, the rest are boys. Even the boys team here is no wear near to decent. St. Ann also does not support girls sports, or promote them. In my eighth grade glass there are only 4 girls and about 18 boys. Also our gym is not a gym, it is not long enough to be considered a gym. So, we can not host basketball games either. One last thing is the cafeteria, also a place where we do our school plays and host small gatherings. Inside the kitchen, it looks like something had exploded a long time ago, but never was cleaned up. But I will admit I will miss how welcoming this school was to me when I moved here in 6th grade, I have also met a lot of interesting people. In conclusion, I know I mentioned a lot of bad things about the school, but I am just writing this for whoever is out there wondering if they should work here or send their kid here. St. Ann is a good school, for being a small Catholic school in the middle of Nashville. This school is great for someone who wants a small environment, and is involved in the arts/theater side of things. I know this review was long to read but I hoped it helped coming from a student!