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Private School Bits
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Profiles of independent schools from academics to faith-based philosophies.
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Our specialty is helping students reach their academic potential. Our one-on-one tutoring ensures that each student’s learning style, pace, and needs are met. Select the area where your child needs improvement, and we will custom-design a program that matches your child. We are a locally owned, highly respected educational company.
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PRIVATE SCHOOL BITS
Fall Open Houses
You can always call to arrange tours through school admission offices, however, the following schools are also offering events.
Brentwood Academy 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood • 615-373-0611
ADMISSION DAYS:
Sat., Nov. 9, 2024, 8 - 11 a.m
Sat., Feb. 1, 2025, 8 - 11 a.m
Davidson Academy 1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd.
Nashville • 615-860-5300
OPEN HOUSES:
Sun., Nov. 17, 2024, 1 - 3 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 26, 2025, 1 - 3 p.m.
Sun., March 23, 2025, 1 - 3 p.m.
The Ensworth School
Lower/Middle School (K - 8) 211 Ensworth Ave.
Nashville • 615-383-0661
High School (9 - 12) 7401 Highway 100
Nashville • 615-301-5400
ADMISSION EVENTS:
Kindergarten Admission Lunch:
Wed., Sept. 25 at 11:30 a.m.
Wed., Nov. 6 at 11:30 a.m.
Middle School Preview:
Thu., Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m.
High School Preview: Sun., Oct.13 at 2 p.m.
Father Ryan High School
700 Norwood Dr.
Nashville • 615-383-4200
PREVIEW DAY:
Sun., Oct. 27, 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Franklin Road Academy 4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville • 615-832-8845
PREVIEW DAY:
Date TBD
Grace Christian Academy Lower Campus: 3279 Southall Road, Franklin High School: 3265 Southall Road, Franklin 615-591-3017
OPEN HOUSE:
November, 2024. Exact date unavailable at press time.
Harpeth Hall
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville • 615-346-0126
PREVIEW DAY: Tue., Nov. 5, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Montgomery Bell Academy
4001 Harding Road
Nashville • 615-369-5311
PREVIEW DAY:
Sun., Oct. 27 at 2 p.m.
Overbrook School 4210 Harding Pike Nashville • 615-292–5134
OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Oct. 26, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
St. Ann Catholic School 5105 Charlotte Ave. Nashville • 615-269-0568
OPEN HOUSE: Held twice a year, dates TBD.
St. Andrew’s - Sewanee 290 Quintard Road Sewanee, TN 931-598-5651
COFFEE & CAMPUS TOURS: Every Thursday at 10 a.m.
St. Cecilia Academy 4210 Harding Pike Nashville • 615-298-4525
OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
St. Edward School 190 Thompson Lane Nashville • 615-833-5770
OPEN HOUSE: Sat., Jan. 25, 2025 (time TBD).
St. Henry School 6401 Harding Pike
Nashville • 615-352-1328
OPEN HOUSE: Sun., Sept. 29, 12 - 2 p.m.
Trinitas Classical Academy 810 Del Rio Pike, Franklin 615-790-8556
OPEN HOUSE: Thu., Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
University School of Nashville 2000 Edgehill Ave. Nashville • 615-321-8000
PREVIEW DAY: November, 2024
The Webb School
319 Webb Road East Bell Buckle • 931-389-9322
OPEN HOUSE: Fri., Oct. 4, 2024 (time TBD)
A student enters the chapel at Father Ryan High School, located in Nashville.
Benefits of a Private Education
From the time your child is born, you consider where you will send them to school. Private educations stand out for a handful of key reasons that include:
• MORE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION due to smaller class sizes, creating a more tightly knit environment.
• TEACHERS hired by subject matter with advanced degrees beyond an education degree in addition to extensive professional development.
• LESS BUREAUCRACY because private schools don't have to abide by certain state regulations and teachers can spend less time on mandated paperwork and more on instruction.
• CHARACTER EDUCATION is often incorporated into a private education including teaching values such as honesty, respect, responsibility and service to others.
Public, Private ... What's the Difference?
While all children in the United States are guaranteed a free education at their local public school, many families weigh private school options for their children.
• TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS are taxpayer funded, tuition free and they must adhere to standards set by a school district or state board of education.
• PRIVATE SCHOOLS are known for being selective, religiously a liated or sometimes both, and charge tuition rather than receive public money. In addition to tuition dollars, private schools may be funded by a combination of donations, endowments or grants from other private sources.
Source: National Association of Independent Schools.
the following pages, discover individual school profiles including academics, athletics, arts, faith-based philosophies, special focuses and more.
Two students at The Webb School boarding and day preparatory school, located in Bell Buckle, TN.
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THE WEBB SCHOOL (BOARDING & DAY)
319 Webb Road E., Bell Buckle, TN 37020 931-389-6003; Grades: 6 - 12
Welcome to Gateway Academy, where we believe that every student deserves a learning experience tailored to their unique needs. Since 1985, we have been dedicated to fostering academic excellence through one-on-one instruction, personalized to each student’s style, pace, and goals. Our fully accredited K-12 school offers a nurturing environment that reduces stress, boosts confidence, and minimizes disruptive behaviors. Frequent transparent communication with parents ensures a collaborative approach to your child’s education. Call us at: 615-377-2929 and ask to speak to one of our educational professionals
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For more than 150 years, The Webb School has been providing challenging academics with an emphasis on personal integrity in a small, family-like setting. It is a place where young adults are not just expected to learn — they are encouraged to lead. The community of 425 students, with an average class size of 13, is small by design to create lifelong connections while fostering individual growth. Students from 22 countries and 12 states allow for a unique and diverse community at Webb. A mindful, global education is built into the curriculum and reflects a commitment to graduating active citizens of the world. The Webb School emphasizes independent thinking, creative initiative, personal integrity and civic responsibility. The result is stronger, more confident thinkers, makers and doers who are prepared for college and for life.
Founded in 1868, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is a private, co-educational, Episcopal, boarding and day college preparatory school serving 220 students in grades 6 -12 as a 5 or 7-day boarding school. We CHALLENGE our students to fulfill their greatest potential while helping them to cultivate lives of BALANCE and JOY.
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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL (CKS) 3105 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212 615-292-9465; Grades: PreK - 8
Enrollment: 252; Established: 1937 cksraiders.org
Christ the King (CKS) is the neighborhood Catholic school that is preparing students for the world. CKS partners with parents to provide an educational journey that forms the heart, mind and spirit of children. Academic excellence stems from a curriculum that integrates a strong foundational core with the arts and technology. Courses for all grades include foreign language, music, PE, library, science lab, art and technology. Co-curricular and enrichment activities include forensics, drama, a parochial athletic program, private guitar/piano lessons, Makerspace, Student Council, NJHS, STEM Fair, Science Olympiad, robotics and boy/girl scouts. With a focus on each child as a unique individual, our teachers challenge all students to maximize their potential and to live lives dedicated to faith, academic excellence, love and service. The faculty helps your children think critically and broadly so they can grow in mind and soul ... always. CKS students are always thinking, always growing in and out of school. Voted 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Nashville Scene Winner: Readers Poll, and Best of Music City 2020 for PreK.
Father Ryan is a coed, Catholic, college-preparatory school that has been forming lives of excellence in the Catholic tradition for 100 years. Its Tradition of Faith, Knowledge, Service produces students with excellent academic results and a commitment to their faith, service, and social justice, all in a community where everyone is known and loved. We offer education across four grade levels, with 27 AP courses, the most visual and performing arts courses of any private school in Middle Tennessee, and co-curricular programs in athletics, band, theatre, social justice, and community service. Plus, our unique House system provides students with added opportunities to connect across grade levels and explore leadership roles.
As a two-time National Blue Ribbon School, Holy Rosary Academy is proud to be considered one of the best schools in the nation. Our mission, since 1954, is to support and encourage the development of each child's unique God-given talents, providing a Catholic education grounded in gospel values and excellence.
Overbrook Catholic School provides an excellent education to boys and girls in preschool-3 through sixth grade in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. Inspired by the life of St. Dominic, Overbrook Catholic 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. Beginning in the Montessori-inspired preschool, Overbrook Catholic has prepared students with a love for learning and formed leaders since 1936. Located on 83 acres, students excel in STEM, the gifted program called SOAR, and the award-winning math, reading, and writing programs. Student life includes opportunities with athletics, the arts, band, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, clubs, community service, dance, forensics, languages, library, music, religious observances, student council, theater, and working the school’s Beyond the Brook Farm. Named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, Overbrook Catholic is home to outstanding faculty, and OCS students perform academically at a level above the national norm.
At Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School, we form students to become strong in mind, body, character, and spirit. Rooted in faith and guided by the Gospel, our holistic approach to education nurtures spiritual formation, academic excellence, artistic creativity, athletic strength, and a deep sense of community. We prepare future leaders who are grounded in the values of the Christian faith, community service, and lifelong learning. Our students experience a supportive, faith-filled community dedicated to empowering the next generation to reach beyond the ordinary to the extraordinary!
Your child will soar at Saint Ann School because they are in an environment infused with the love of Christ where your child’s uniqueness is encouraged as they pursue academic excellence, engage in service for others and thrive in their pursuit for peace and justice. Visit our website to learn more about us, admissions and tuition as well as our Hand in Hand Options Program.
ST. CECILIA ACADEMY
4210 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205
615-298-4525; Grades: 7 - 12 (girls only)
Enrollment: 270; Established: 1860 stcecilia.edu
As Nashville’s oldest private school, St. Cecilia Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory school serving girls in grades 7 through 12. Since 1860, St. Cecilia has been providing an exemplary education for young women who have influenced and shaped their communities and the world as confident leaders. The school provides a rigorous, award-winning, liberal arts academic program beginning in the 7th grade that teaches students how to think critically and to navigate the world today. The St. Cecilia student has access to the arts, athletics, clubs, dance, debate, music, robotics, service, STEM, theater, travel and more. The dedicated faculty know students by name, not only providing individual attention but also helping them to discover the woman God made them to be. St. Cecilia is unique and rooted in a vibrant Christ-centered environment and a nurturing community spirit. Consistently recognized as a Catholic Education Honor Roll School by the Cardinal Newman Society since 2004, we welcome you to learn more about St. Cecilia Academy and to visit our campus community.
St. Edward Church and School are a well-known and respected Roman Catholic Community in the Diocese of Nashville. Our parish school (SES) is grounded in a strong sense of community and tradition, with more than 70 years of experience in providing Catholic education in the Nashville area. Students of all racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds gather daily to learn, play, serve, and pray together. SES has a dedicated teaching sta who ensure that students receive a balance of academic rigor, social-emotional learning, individualized attention, and faith formation. At St. Edward School, we are cultivating the next generation of Saints and Scholars!
Saint Henry School provides a vibrant, faith-filled, academically rich school environment. In all grades, students engage in the core subjects of Religion, Math, Science, Literature, English and Social Studies, thus continually deepening their comprehension of fundamental concepts and skills. We offer academic contests in almost every discipline (National History, Spelling and Geography Bees, Math and Science Olympiads, MTSU STEM Expo, Lego League, Middle Tennessee Vocal Association Contest, Mid-State Band Competition, and Nashville Art Shows/ Contests). We have sports teams for all levels of play, a spring drama production, forensics, scouts and many service opportunities. Full-time nurse practitioner, school counselor, and security officer on staff, as well as a Resource Department for educational testing, guidance and instructional support. Before and aftercare are available.
We provide children of all faiths with a strong academic foundation. Our students benefit from a diverse curriculum designed to prepare them for future success in high levels of education. We also offer a Resource Program targeting students who struggle academically and those who work above the standard. Our core classes are enhanced with the newest resources and technologies including Smart Boards and Chromebooks. Special classes like art, music, physical education, library and Spanish assist in developing well-rounded students. Co-curricular activities include sports, band, forensics, scouts, choir and service to others. Saint Joseph School is accredited by AdvancED and the state of Tennessee. Bus service is available in some areas.
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
DAVIDSON ACADEMY
1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, TN 37207 615-860-5300; Grades: PreK - 12
Davidson Academy offers a strong Christian foundation for college preparation by nurturing spiritual, intellectual, physical and social growth in an interdenominational setting. We celebrate a tradition of providing a safe, Christ-centered community where students are inspired to BE compassionate and creative, BUILD relationships with each other and with God, and BECOME servant leaders and all-God intended. Our students have earned a 100-percent college acceptance rate, while the average amount in awarded scholarship offers exceeds $140,000 per student.
The Episcopal School of Nashville is a diverse urban independent school dedicated to nurturing the joy of learning and the spirit of discovery in each of its students. Our teachers and sta strive to meet each child where they are, helping them find what sparks their imagination and inspire them to learn. By awarding 38% of our students financial aid, we make it possible for any child to have a quality, independent school education. Through embracing diversity, upholding social justice and providing community
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1 Abintra Montessori School
2 The Academy of Harpeth Village
3 Casa dei Montessori 4 Christ the King School 5 Davidson Academy
6 Ensworth School, K-8
7 Ensworth School, 9-12
8 Ezell-Harding Christian School
9 Father Ryan High School 10 Franklin Road Academy 11 Gateway Academy 12 Goodpasture Christian School
13 Green Hills Child Development
14 Harpeth Hall School
15 Holy Rosary Academy
16 Linden Waldorf School
17 Montessori Centre
18 Montgomery Bell Academy
19 Nashville Christian School
20 Overbrook School
21 Saint Ann School
22 Saint Cecilia Academy
23 Saint Edward School
24 Saint Henry School
25 Saint Joseph School
26 Saint Paul Christian
27 Southern Stars Preschool
28 Templeton Academy
29 University School of Nashville
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY
41 The Academy of Burkitt Commons
42 The Academy of Cool Springs
43 The Academy of Forrest Crossing
44 The Academy of Heritage Commons
45 The Academy of Holly Tree Gap
46 The Academy of Maryland Farms
47 The Academy of McKay’s Mill
48 The Academy of Powell Place
49 The Academy of Seaboard Lane
50 The Academy of Westhaven
51 Battle Ground Academy, K-4
52 Battle Ground Academy, 5-12
53 Big Blue Marble Academy
54 Brentwood Academy
55 Currey Ingram Academy
56 Galileo Preparatory Academy
57 Gateway Academy
58 Grace Christian Academy
59 New Hope Academy
60 Trinitas Classical Academy
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61 The Academy of Mt. Juliet
62 Cedars Preparatory Academy
63 Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
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64 The Webb School
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Saint Andrew’s-Sewanee (not shown on map)
30 Big Blue Marble Academy 31 Columbia Academy 32 Columbia Academy
RUTHERFORD COUNTY
33 The Academy of Gateway 34 The Academy of Rockvale
35 Big Blue Marble Academy
36 Franklin Road Christian School
37 Middle Tennessee Christian School
38 Providence Christian Academy
SUMNER COUNTY
39 The Academy of Indian Lake Village
40 Sumner Academy
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6 School of Nashville Ballet
7 Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth
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EZELL-HARDING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (EHCS)
574 Bell Road, Antioch, TN 37013
615-367-0532; Grades: 2 yrs - grade 12
Enrollment: 361; Established: 1973
ezellharding.com
Ezell-Harding Christian School (EHCS) helps students ages 2 through 12th grade to grow physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Our students average an ACT score of 25 and enjoy a 96 percent college placement rate. Members of the TSSAA, the Eagles have 18 total state championships in athletics. With faith as our cornerstone, EHCS students, teachers, parents and administrators bear witness to the world that life together in God is beautiful.
FRANKLIN ROAD ACADEMY (FRA)
4700 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220
615-832-8845; Grades: PreK - 12
Enrollment: 1,105; Established: 1971
franklinroadacademy.com
Franklin Road Academy is a PreK - 12th grade coeducational independent school offering a challenging educational experience in an inclusive Christian community. FRA provides an excellent education within a collaborative learning environment, preparing students to attend the finest colleges and universities while also cultivating a concern for others. FRA is big enough to offer students opportunities to lead and pursue their passions and small enough to know our families and their stories. We foster a healthy student experience, with intentional class sizes allowing students to fully engage in the classroom while competing at a high athletic level or perfecting an art form.
BODY MIND SPIRIT
For more than 50 years, Brentwood Academy has served students in grades 6 through 12. Students are taught and coached by faculty who are experts in their field and serious about their faith, driven by the mission to nurture and challenge each whole person – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God.
619 W. Due West Ave., Madison, TN 37115 615-868-2600; Grades: 12 mos - grade 12
Enrollment: 945; Established: 1966
goodpasture.org
Goodpasture Christian School (GCS) o ers an environment that enables students to pursue and achieve their goals. We welcome all faiths on our Christ-centered campus. GCS students range in age from 12 months old through 12th grade. The Great Beginnings (12 mo. – Young 3s) program provides students with a joyful classroom environment that encourages cooperation and a sense of community. The Structured Literacy program prepares Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students to read. All elementary students (K - 5) have Bible class and P.E. daily. They also participate weekly in art, computer class, music, STEM lab, and/or library. Middle school students (6 - 8) are introduced to elective classes that include robotics, world language, fine arts and financial literacy. High school students (9 -12) can earn college credit through Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses. Our administrators, faculty and sta strive to build confidence, intellectual growth and spiritual strength in every child — from babies taking their first steps to seniors getting ready to step out into the world.
Nashville Christian School (NCS), is a private, collegepreparatory school that serves students of all learning levels including advanced students interested in honors, AP and Dual Enrollment classes and students with learn-
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ing differences served through the LIFE program (Learning is for Everyone). NCS also offers many extracurriculars, championship-level TSSAA athletics, and has an awardwinning fine arts program. Our mission is to be a Christian, authentic, dynamic school equipping students to be global leaders. Our vision is to help students realize and pursue their full potential — spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially — while learning to establish and grow their relationship with God.
What do you hope and dream for your children before they enter their teenage years? At St. Paul, we walk with parents to establish a permanent foundation for students so they flourish by pursuing academic excellence, a passion for Christ and an ever-deepening understanding of their call to be leaders who shape the world in which they live.
MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
ABINTRA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
914 Davidson Drive, Nashville, TN 37205
615-352-4317; Ages: 3 - 14
Enrollment: 130; Established: 1981 abintra.org
Abintra is an inclusive, humanitarian, science-based community that trusts a child's natural curiosity. The 10-acre campus provides opportunities for hiking, archery, gardening and beekeeping. The integrated curriculum includes foreign language and the arts. Our spacious, multi-age classrooms create a welcoming environment for nurturing independence, motivation and self-respect. We honor learning and recognize that it comes from within. Visit our campus to experience what makes Abintra unique.
A Montessori school that offers a toddler community for ages 15 months through age 2-and-a-half. We have a spacious and open primary classroom for children ages 2-and-a-half through kindergarten and an elementary class for grades 1 through 6. There's also a homeschool enrichment program for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. The homeschool programs are specific to your family's needs in addition to allowing academic freedom in our Montessori classrooms.
MONTESSORI CENTRE
4608 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37220 615-373-0897; Ages: 2 mos - K
Founded in 1966, Montessori Centre is the area's oldest Montessori program. We have earned our reputation as Nashville's premiere Montessori school, striving to foster independence, confidence and a lifelong love of learning in children from toddler to kindergarten. Our family of compassionate, Montessori-certified educators guides each child’s unique academic, physical and social development within diverse, multi-age classrooms. We offer part- and full-time schedules, extended care and a wide selection of clubs and enrichment such as guitar, art and yoga.
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PRESCHOOLS
THE ACADEMY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND PRESCHOOLS
Multiple Locations in Middle Tennessee academychilddevelopment.com
Come "Grow, Learn, Play" with us at The Academy! Peace of mind for you and excellence in education for your child. Degreed and experienced teachers, enrichment classes INCLUDED in tuition (science, art, culture and movement classes). Daily continental style breakfast/coffee station for families. Exclusive Kindergarten Boot Camp and "Imagination" summer program. Come see why we have been voted Best Child Care Center in Williamson County for the past 13 years. Call to reserve your child's spot!
GREEN HILLS CHILD DEVELOPMENT
3420 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37215
615-383-3373; Grades: Infants - K
Enrollment: 108; Established: 2011
greenhillschild.com
A private, year-round Christian preschool and kindergarten under the Department of Education. Our mission is to support the God-inspired way young children learn, respecting each child's path to social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual development. Please visit our website to find out more, including the advantages of smaller classes for children in our PreK and Kindergarten programs. Tours by appointment.
SOUTHERN STARS PRESCHOOL
910 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville, TN 37203
615-509-9423; Ages: 18 mos - 6 yrs
Enrollment: 60; Established: 2003
southernstarsmontessori.net
With 20 years of educational experience, Southern Stars offers the most flexible preschool options to build your personalized preschool package to meet your fam ily’s needs. Southern Stars combines a STEM-BASED Education, and kindergarten readiness prep with a Montessori Foundation to offer individualized attention for children 18 months to 6 years old.
Ensworth is a K-12, coeducational independent school. The school promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity and to be contributors to society. Tours are available daily.
GATEWAY ACADEMY (GA)
2416 21st Ave. S, Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37212
615-321-7272; K - 12
Established: 1985
mygatewayacademy.com
Gateway Academy (GA), is an accredited K-12 school that optimizes the learning environment for each student by pro viding one-on-one instruction in all subjects based upon the student's individual needs and at their own pace, whether remedial or accelerated. GA's distinct, personalized learn ing model is designed for students with unique schedule
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Nurturing and caring staff
Daily devotion and scripture-based learning
Strong emphasis on critical thinking
Affordable
Welcoming, friendly atmosphere
3265 Southall Road | Franklin, Tennessee
restrictions, students with learning differences, or those desiring an individualized private education.
At Harpeth Hall, ambitions become achievements and girls become purposeful young women prepared to make a meaningful difference in their communities and the world. Every aspect of the Harpeth Hall experience is designed with girls in mind. The student council president is a girl. The robotics team leader is a girl. The soccer captain is a girl. Harpeth Hall knows how girls learn best and affirms that every day; every girl should feel inspired to grow as an individual and a leader. Premier programs such as Winterim, SEEK and Global Scholars enhance a vibrant intellectual environment that fosters academic curiosity. Through the support and encouragement of exceptional faculty, girls learn to value diversity of thought and cultivate respect for others' views. At Harpeth Hall, each girl is known and valued for the unique individual she is. Harpeth Hall educates girls and young women in grades 5 - 12 to think critically, lead confidently and live honorably.
MBA is the oldest independent school for boys in Tennessee. Founded in 1867, MBA is home to 850 boys in grades 7-12. MBA offers young men an exemplary college preparatory experience in an inclusive community, assisting them to be "gentlemen, scholars and athletes" and young men of wisdom and moral integrity who will make significant contributions to society. In MBA’s 158th school year, we continue our commitment to building boys into great young men and citizens who will make a difference in their communities. We welcome you and hope that you will visit MBA to learn more about the people and programs that form this extraordinary community.
TEMPLETON ACADEMY
631 2nd Ave. S, Nashville, TN 37210
615-601-0893; Grades: 5 - 12
Enrollment: 124 templetonacademy.org
Templeton Academy was founded to revolutionize the way students learn by mentoring the critical thinking and problem-solving skills they need to thrive in college, career and life. We welcome young people from all backgrounds and seek to nurture them into purpose-driven lifelong learners who use their gifts in a way that brings them joy and serves others. Our core principles capture the essential functions of our community: Core advisory, project-based learning, field work and deeper thinking. Our goal is to help our students pursue their own foundational “why” – what brings them joy and allows them to serve others? Learning is supposed to be thrilling; it should light students up and energize them to be part of the scholarly conversation.
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE (USN)
2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville, TN 37212
615-327-3812; Grades: K - 12
Enrollment: 1,075; Established: 1915 usn.org
USN models the best educational practices. In an environ-
ment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning and the pursuit of excellence. Expect to find superb faculty, low teacher-student ratios and outstanding athletic and artistic opportunities at USN. Need-based financial aid is available.
We believe imagination — the ability to see what is possible — is the defining skill exhibited by the most brilliant minds throughout history. We begin cultivating your child's imagination, as a skill and a tool, from day one. Students from early childhood through eighth grade learn to harness the infinite possibilities they envision to become active makers of words and ideas, of art, music and poetry, of lasting change, of knowledge and thoughtful revisions, of influential contributions to their world. Here, your child can imagine the future — then make it.
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CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
COLUMBIA ACADEMY (CA)
1101 W. Seventh St., Columbia, TN 38401 931-490-4302; Grades: Preschool - 12 — and —
Founded in 1979, Columbia Academy (CA) is a place where rigorous academics and Christian faith come together to form an environment where students grow in knowledge, confidence and character. CA is an AdvancED (SACS) accredited college-preparatory school offering students competitive TSSAA athletics, fine arts, extra-curricular and co-curricular opportunities along with the ability to earn substantial college credit before graduation. CA maintains a satellite campus in Spring Hill for ages 3 Preschool - 5. Bus transportation to the Columbia campus is available from Franklin, Spring Hill, Chapel Hill, Pulaski and Centerville.
PRESCHOOLS
BIG BLUE MARBLE ACADEMY
1002 Secluded Lane, Spring Hill, TN 37174 615-551-9676; 6 wks. - 5 yrs.
Established: 2012 bbmacademy.com
We are committed to providing children the opportunity to reach their highest potential. While offering a home away from home, we nurture little minds through a robust preschool curriculum that ensures they are cognitively, socially and emotionally prepared for kindergarten and beyond.
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CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
FRANKLIN ROAD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (FRCS) 3124 Franklin Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
The vision of Franklin Road Christian School (FRCS) is to provide challenging academics, life-giving community and transforming discipleship. FRCS provides a Christian world-view curriculum and servant leadership training. We partner with families to pursue rigorous, college-bound academics within a caring community, experienced through vital, committed relationships among faculty, students and parents. We honor Jesus Christ by integrating Christian discipleship into an academic setting that includes fine arts, athletics and global missions.
Every day at MTCS we seek to provide our students with a Christ-centered, intellectually stimulating, characterbuilding education. An education that focuses on the whole child — spirit, mind and body. We do this first by creating a Jesus-focused, faith-informed environment for our students. Add to that, challenging and innovative academics taught by caring, competent and committed faculty. Round it out with creative music, art, drama and championship-caliber athletics performed and played by young people with skill and sportsmanship, and you see a picture of the unique and special group of kids we call our students. In this way, MTCS is truly unique in Rutherford County and beyond.
We are an inter-denominational Pre-K – 12th grade independent school located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Providence Christian Academy offers a classical education with a Christian worldview, partnering with committed parents. Our mission is “to teach students to seek God’s truth and to equip them with the tools for a lifetime of learning.” Providence Christian Academy is fully accredited by Cognia, the world’s premier accrediting organization.
We are committed to providing children the opportunity to reach their highest potential. While offering a home away from home, we nurture little minds through a robust preschool curriculum that ensures they are cognitively, socially, and emotionally prepared for kindergarten and beyond.
THE ACADEMY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND PRESCHOOLS
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SUMNER COUNTY PRESCHOOLS
THE ACADEMY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND PRESCHOOLS
Multiple Locations in Middle Tennessee academychilddevelopment.com
At Sumner Academy, our mission is to discover and cultivate each child’s unique abilities. Sumner Academy is a great fit for families seeking a close-knit, nurturing community that will provide a wide-range of academic and authentic experiences and opportunities for their child.
Brentwood Academy (BA), is a co-educational, independent, college-preparatory school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each whole person — body, mind, and spirit — to the glory of God. Come and see how Brentwood Academy students learn in a Christ-centered community committed to advancing knowledge and developing character. BA students thrive while discovering individual gifts and talents in the midst of developing confidence in who God made them to be. Join us on a campus tour, offered daily, or plan to visit on an upcoming Admission Day. Learn more at brentwoodacademy.com/ starthere or www.CampsatBA.com.
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (GCA)
3279 Southall Road, Franklin, TN 37064
615-591-3017; Grades: PreK - 12
Enrollment: 870; Established: 2009 gcalions.com
GCA is an interdenominational, distinctly Christian school whose mission is to assist families in the teaching of their children by providing them an experiential education that is biblically saturated, Christ glorifying, academically excellent, and service and mission oriented. At GCA, students, teachers, staff and parents are motivated toward excellence in all things. Because of this collaborative goal, GCA emphasizes a challenging academic program and a broad range of extra-curricular activities. With a keen focus on developing the whole student, the faculty and staff of GCA are dedicated to discipling students and part-
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Why Saint Joseph School?
Pre-K2 through 8th Grade
Before and After School Care
Small Class Sizes
Middle School Elective Program
Extracurriculars & Sports Offered from Pre-K through 8th Grade
PreK2-8th grade
A community of Character A passion for Scholarship A history of Excellence
An educational leader in the area for 135 years, BGA offers the most transformative, comprehensive educational experience in Franklin, throughout Williamson County, and across the greater Nashville area.
With the flexibility to adjust our curriculum to meet each BGA student where they are — academically and personally — we welcome pre-K through 12th grade students into a community of challenge, support, acceptance, and warmth.
Inquire online & ensure you’re among the first to know when our pre-K3 through 12th grade applications for admission open for Fall 2025. battlegroundacademy.org/inquire battlegroundacademy.org/inquire
nering with parents to help identify and foster the unique God-given gifts, talents and skills within each student.
New Hope Academy is a Christ-centered school educating children of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds by establishing a Biblical worldview and preparing each child to flourish academically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Our educators hold fast that children are born with an innate curiosity to learn about the world in which they live. God created them with the gifts and abilities that must be uncovered and strengthened. New Hope Academy believes education to be a vehicle through which children can explore and experience God's amazing world. Because of NHA's unique approach to children and education, we blend curricular distinctives together to produce classrooms that are Christ-focused, hands-on, and conscious of the needs of the learner. We use biblical worldview as the foundation of all our instruction.
TRINITAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY (TCA) 810 Del Rio Pike, Franklin, TN 37064 615-790-8556; Grades: PreK - 12
Trinitas is a distinctively Christian and classical school equipping students with tools to become lifelong learners in the kingdom of God. While modern education focuses on teaching subjects, classical education places an emphasis on teaching students the skills to learn in preparation for further study of subjects. At Trinitas, we assist parents by providing a Christ-centered, biblically-based education for their children with scriptures as the foundation. Trinitas offers enrichment activities and flexible drop-off and pick-up options for families.
PRESCHOOLS
THE ACADEMY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND PRESCHOOLS
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BIG BLUE MARBLE ACADEMY
1106 Battlewood St., Franklin, TN, 37069
615-326-6564; 6 wks - 5 yrs.
Established: 2012 bbmacademy.com
We are committed to providing children the opportunity to reach their highest potential. While offering a home away from home, we nurture little minds through a robust preschool curriculum that ensures they are cognitively, socially, and emotionally prepared for kindergarten and beyond.
Currey Ingram Academy is an exemplary K - 12 day and boarding school that empowers students with learning differences, such as ADHD and dyslexia, to achieve their fullest potential. Our students have average to superior intelligence but struggle in a traditional learning environment. Through evidence-based instruction, small classes and exceptionally trained faculty, we meet students where they are and help them grow into who they are meant to be. Each student has an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) to assess his/her strengths and academic goals. In addition to our strong academic program, we offer a broad range of arts, athletics, service-learning and extracurricular opportunities.
TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS
BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY (BGA) (K - 4) 150 Franklin Road, Franklin, 37064 (5 - 12) 336 Ernest Rice Lane, Franklin, 37069 615-794-3501
Known for creating an elevated educational experience, we believe in the enormous potential within every child, and we know that full potential is not achieved by merely acquiring academic skills and facts. It is achieved within a community where the needs of each individual are recognized, supported and encouraged, where students have a voice in what and how they learn, and where teachable moments extend far beyond the walls of our classrooms. Once our students leave the halls of the Academy, they join an alumni network of more than 3,000 Wildcats, who give their time, treasure and talent annually to provide opportunities and experiences for current BGA students.
Galileo Preparatory Academy offers personalized learning in an engaging environment, allowing learners and families to customize their academic experiences. From our Montessori-style elementary grades to our self-paced high school curriculum, Galileo wants to develop learners' problem-solving, communication and leadership skills. We offer extracurricular activities such as art club, a competitive esports team and more. Our learning center is conveniently located in the Cool Springs area. Contact us to schedule a tour today!
GATEWAY ACADEMY (GA)
5500 Maryland Way, Ste. 110 Brentwood, TN 37027
615-377-2929; K - 12
Established: 1985 mygatewayacademy.com
Gateway Academy (GA), is an accredited K-12 school that optimizes the learning environment for each student by providing one-on-one instruction in all subjects based upon the student's individual needs at their own pace, whether remedial or accelerated. GA's distinct, personalized learning model is designed for students with unique schedule restrictions, students with learning differences, or those desiring an individualized private education.
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PRESCHOOLS
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Cedars Preparatory Academy is a unique private school dedicated to academic excellence. We provide a preschool and kindergarten program with both year round (261 days) and traditional (180 days) nine-month programs, as well as elementary grades 1 - 5, and summer programs for ages 2 - 12. Each child's unique gifts are honored in an exceptionally healthy, safe and nurturing environment. Please visit our website for tuition options. Extended care available.
Two students experimenting in science class at Sumner Academy, located in Gallatin, TN.
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Enrichment programs — beyond what your child receives day to day in school — help to prepare and accelerate your child's education. Many local enrichment programs are available for all kinds of kids.
SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET
3630 Redmon St., Nashville 37209 615-297-2966
nashvilleballet.com
School of Nashville Ballet o ers world-class dance instruction to ages 2 - 102 of every experience level. Students can stretch their imaginations, learn self-expression, nurture their skill and artistry, and reach their fitness goals through our varied programs. The reason for entering the studio may di er, but all students leave standing a little taller with more poise, discipline, and determination. Whether you are new to dance or aspire to a professional career, School of Nashville Ballet will take you where you want to go — and where you never knew you could. Find out what you can do because of ballet.
NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATRE
DRAMA SCHOOL
25 Middleton St., Nashville 37210
615-254-9103
nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
Theatre Skills Are Life Skills. At NCT Drama School, classes foster confidence, critical thinking, creative problem solving, collaboration, and so much more. Plus, they’re super fun! Generations of Nashvillians have grown and learned in NCT’s Drama School. Our students know it as a place to be themselves, learn through play, and enjoy the process as much as the product. Our Drama School continually strives to learn and grow as the world changes in relation to access and inclusion practices.
LEARNING Rx
100 Cool Springs Blvd., Ste. 200, Franklin 37067 615-601-3254
learningrx.com/franklin
At LearningRx, we transform the way you learn and think with the power of brain training! Through one-on-one training sessions, we help kids build early learning skills, including foundational skills for reading and math. Brain training gets to the root cause of how your child learns and our success is found in the smiles of our students and parents! At LearningRx Franklin, every client’s journey starts with a Brain Skills Assessment. This gives us a unique understanding of each learner’s cognitive skill set. We learn which skills are strongest, as well as which skills have the most room for improvement.
MY GYM BRENTWOOD
330 Franklin Road, Brentwood 37027
615-371-5437
mygym.com/brentwood
Award-winning My Gym Brentwood o ers kids birthday parties, Mommy and Me, gymnastics camps and other fantastic fun filled programs for ages 6 wks - 10 yrs. My Gym was born out of our passion to teach children in a fun, physically engaging environment. We delighted in seeing children's eyes light up for all those incredible milestones, from the tentative first steps to tumbling down soft mats. Sharing the parents’ excitement at their children’s accomplishments was the high point of our day.
VANDERBILT PROGRAMS FOR TALENTED YOUTH
230 Appleton Place, Nashville 37212
615-322-8261
pty.vanderbilt.edu
Founded as a summer academic program for gifted middle and high school students, PTY has expanded to include programs for talented children in grades K - 12 as well as their families and educators. We believe that providing acceleration as well as challenging, inquiry-based educational opportunities best serve the intellectual needs of advanced students; that being able to work alongside academic peers provides a sense of community and belonging that helps to meet the social and emotional needs of gifted children; and that crafting creative learning experiences best allows advanced students to develop their full capacities.
LEARNING LAB
5500 Maryland Way, Ste. 110, Brentwood 37027
615-377-2929
2416 21st Ave. S, Ste. 100, Nashville 37212
615-321-7272
mylearnlab.com
Learning Lab is the only learning center in Nashville and Brentwood with a sta that combines professional educators and experienced psychologists. We provide a range of comprehensive educational solutions - tutoring, test prep, and psychoeducational assessments. At every step, our sta of professionals work as a team with families to help their students achieve their goals. Since 1985, we have prepared K - 12 students to excel in learning, testing and preparing to face life’s challenges.
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Abintra Montessori School 914 Davidson Drive, Nashville 37205
The Academy of Burkitt Commons 1010 Ava Place, Nolensville 37135
of Cool Springs 270 Seaboard Lane, Franklin 37067
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The Academy of Forrest Crossing 337 S. Royal Oaks Blvd., Franklin 37064 615-465-6296 academychilddevelopment.com
The Academy of Gateway 1404 Gateway Blvd., Murfreesboro 37129
The Academy of Harpeth Village 7836 Learning Lane, Nashville 37221
The Academy of Heritage Commons 4615 Thompson's Ridge Road, Thompson's Station 37179
The Academy of Holly Tree Gap 1384 Holly Tree Gap Road, Brentwood 37027
The Academy of Indian Lake Village 151 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville 37075
of Maryland Farms 201 Westwood Place, Brentwood 37027
The Academy of McKay's Mill 1401 Baffin Lane, Franklin 37067
The Academy of Mt. Juliet 6001 Sire Ave., Mt. Juliet 37122
of Powell Place 203 Powell Place, Brentwood 37207
of Rockvale 5745 New Salem Hwy, Rockvale 37153
Academy of Seaboard Lane 122 Seaboard Lane, Franklin 37067
of Westhaven 114 Prospect Ave., Franklin 37064
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Creative. Courageous. Compassionate.
Linden Waldorf School nurtures curiosity, reveals strengths, and prepares students to lead responsibly in an ever-changing world.
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Our developmentally responsive and innovative Waldorf approach weaves together these values: joy in the rhythm of work and play, resonance with the natural world, a dynamic and heart-centered community, deep academic inquiry, limitless possibilities of childhood and adolescence, and embodied and connected humanity.
Nashville’s co-ed independent school where imagination is in the making for preschool–grade 8. lindenwaldorf.org
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Cedars Preparatory Academy 410 W. Main St., Lebanon 37087 615-547-4612 thecedarsprep.com
Christ Presbyterian Academy 2323-A Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville 37215
Christ the King School 3105 Belmont Blvd., Nashville 37212
615-373-9550 cpalions.org
615-292-9465 cksraiders.org
Columbia Academy 1101 W. Seventh St., Columbia 38401 756 Beechcroft Road, Spring Hill 37174 931-490-4302 (Columbia) 931-486-1002 (Spring Hill) cabulldogs.org
Currey Ingram Academy 6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood 37027