Since 1961, Oak Hill School has educated children based on the timeless values of personal integrity, academic accomplishment, and a strong Christian foundation. Originally founded as an outreach of First Presbyterian Church, OHS now operates as a non-denominational independent Christian school serving 560 students in grades PreK3 through sixth grade. Situated just a few miles south of downtown Nashville, the school blends rigorous academics with a mission-driven, nurturing community, and it is consistently recognized as one of the top independent schools in Tennessee. At Oak Hill School, character formation matters as much as curriculum. Teachers nurture students as they develop the skills to think critically, lead with integrity, and grow socially and spiritually, all within small classes that make real relationships possible.
Oak Hill School is an elementary school in its truest sense: children are known and allowed to be who God intended them to be, while learning to understand the world, growing in knowledge, and in truth. As the school’s motto says, Oak Hill School strives to serve as “a joyful foundation,” equipping children with foundational academic skills permeated with joy. For 65 years, members of the OHS community have served as living testaments to the school’s mission in Nashville and across the nation and the world. While teaching techniques and pedagogy evolve, the school is steadfast in its commitment to these essential elements of an Oak Hill School education.