the Ensworth School-hs Campus

Prentice Stabler

Head of School

Prentice Stabler welcomes visitors to Ensworth, describing it as a joyful place characterized by a pursuit of excellence and an inclusive culture. He emphasizes the school's vision of a deep sense of community, broad activities, and strong relationships.

Ensworth's High School offers integrated academics with a primary focus on developing skills for growth and learning, emphasizing collaboration, communication, observation, curiosity, speculation, evaluation, and application of knowledge. The curriculum is designed to create synergy between disciplines, avoiding duplication and enhancing mastery across subjects, with a significant use of the Harkness table method for active learning and collaborative discourse.

Ensworth has one of the largest financial aid budgets in Nashville, awarding $5.4 million to 226 students for the 2025-26 school year, with an average award of $24,000. Aid is based on demonstrated financial need, determined using the Clarity platform, and the school encourages all families concerned about tuition to apply.

The Ensworth School is a K-12 coeducational independent school. The application process begins the year before a child would start, with most families visiting in the fall and completing admission requirements throughout the winter. The primary admission and enrollment season concludes in early March, though applications may be considered later depending on space.

What they ask for: Online application, required forms (including teacher recommendation forms), evaluation (varies by grade level), records release request for grades 1-12. Grades 2-4 applicants are required to take the ISEE.