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The Ensworth School

1958 establishments in TennesseeArchaeological sites in TennesseeEducational institutions established in 1958Preparatory schools in TennesseePrivate K–12 schools in Tennessee
Schools in Nashville, Tennessee

The Ensworth School is a private school located on two separate campuses in Nashville, Tennessee. The original campus, with grades kindergarten (previously referred to as "pre-first") through eighth, opened in 1958 with 152 students. The school opened in a large Tudor-style home; its distinctive architecture became a symbol of the school itself. That facility, since expanded several times, is now known as the Red Gables Campus, and is located at 211 Ensworth Avenue.In 2002 the school initiated a $60 million capital campaign, with the goal of expanding the school to grade 12. After operating for over 40 years as a K–8 school, Ensworth added a high school in 2004, located on Tennessee State Route 100 adjacent to Edwin Warner Park and known as the Devon Farm Campus. The high school began with grade 9 and added a grade each following year; the school's first graduating class matriculated in 2008. In 2005, the newly constructed high school earned nationwide honors for architecture from American School & University magazine and the Boston Society of Architects.A 642-seat theater has recently been completed on the high school campus.

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The Ensworth School
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37205 Nashville-Davidson
Tennessee, United States
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