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UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE (USN)

2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville, TN 37212

615-327-3812; Grades: K - 12

Enrollment: 1,080; Established: 1915 usn.org

USN models the best educational practices. In an environment 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.

Waldorf Schools

LINDEN WALDORF SCHOOL

3201 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215

615-354-0270; Grades: Preschool - 8

Enrollment: 150; Established: 1997 lindenwaldorf.org

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. Our 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 new knowledge and thoughtful revisions, of influential contributions to their world. Here, your child can imagine the future — then make it. Explore the Linden Waldorf journey with an in-person or virtual tour of Nashville's co-ed independent school where imagination is in the making.

Hickman County

Nature Schools

TSULA ADOHI FARM & NATURE SCHOOL

9794 Missionary Ridge Road, Bon Aqua, 37025

615-219-9388; Ages: 9 -16 yrs.; Established: 2022 tsulaadohi.com

The dream of Tsula Adohi (chew-la a-dough-hee) arises from a desire to form a school community, with an understanding that children need connection with nature to best develop their core critical thinking skills. Our nature immersion school creates an educational experience that instills a lifelong passion for intellectual exploration and to teach children how to manage conflict and develop tools to deal with the complexities of the modern world.

Maury County

Christian Schools

COLUMBIA ACADEMY

1101 W. Seventh St., Columbia, TN 38401

931-490-4302; Grades: Preschool - 12

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756 Beechcroft Road, Spring Hill, TN 37134

931-486-1002; Grades: 3 yrs; Preschool - 5

Enrollment: 1,075; Established: 1979 cabulldogs.org

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 age 3 Preschool - 5. Bus transportation to the Columbia campus is available from Franklin, Spring Hill, Chapel Hill, Pulaski and Centerville.

Rutherford County

Christian Schools

FRANKLIN ROAD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (FRCS) 3124 Franklin Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 615-890-0894; Grades: K3 - 12

Enrollment: 705; Established: 1974 frcsminutemen.com

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.

LANCASTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (LCA)

150 Soccer Way, Smyrna, TN 37167 615-223-0451; Ages: 6 wks - grade 12

Enrollment: 900; Established: 1997 lancasterchristianacademy.org

Now enrolling students 6 wks. - grade 12. LCA offers nondenominational relevant biblical teaching, nationally certi- fied curriculum, magnet program serving K5 - sixth grade, challenging academics, computer programing, university Dual Enrollment, college preparatory, daily ACT prep, low student-teacher ratio, annual Stanford achievement testing, individual attention, nationally ranked championship athletics, elementary athletics, and a thriving music/arts/ drama program. Our students consistently produce high ACT scores and receive both academic and athletic scholarships. LCA is an outrageously fun school where kids of all ages grow in the Lord!

MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (MTCS)

100 E. MTCS Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

615-893-0601; Grades: PreK3 - 12

Enrollment: 795; Established: 1962 mtcscougars.org

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.

PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

410 Dejarnette Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

615-904-0902; Ages: PreK - grade 12

Enrollment: 700; Established: 1997 providencechristian.com

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.

Preschools

THE ACADEMY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND PRESCHOOLS

Multiple Locations in Middle Tennessee academychilddevelopment.com

See Davidson County listing.

Sumner County Catholic Schools

POPE JOHN PAUL II PREPARATORY SCHOOL

117 Caldwell Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075

615-822-2375; Grades: 6 - 12

Enrollment: 778; Established: 2002 popeprep.org

Pope John Paul II Preparatory School prepares students to be strong in mind, body, character, and spirit for lives of learning and service. Pope Prep o ers more than 28 Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses. Our Innovation and Entrepreneurship program uses the STREAM model to support students’ exploration of innovative careers through project-based work and small business development. Three hundred+ students have participated in 60 unique internships in healthcare, engineering, global leadership, business, and visual and performing arts. Our fine arts program encourages significant exploration of instrumental, choral, visual, and theatre arts courses, and our athletic program continues to grow with 24 varsity-level sports. Our student-led campus ministry team oversees retreats and school ministries, while the house system creates smaller communities, encouraging friendships, promoting school spirit, and developing student leadership.

Preschools

THE ACADEMY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND PRESCHOOLS

Multiple Locations in Middle Tennessee academychilddevelopment.com

See Davidson County listing.

Traditional Schools Sumner Academy

464 Nichols Lane, Gallatin, TN 37066 615-452-1914; Grades: Pre-k - 8

Enrollment: 174; Established: 1973 sumneracademy.org

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.

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