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Nashville Area
Education Guide
A comprehensive look
at the K-12 schools
and programs that
nurture our children.
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Print Underwriter: Greater Nashville Association of Realtors
An Introduction
A message from the Chairman:
E
ducation is economic development. We have
internalized this phrase at the Nashville Area
Chamber of Commerce, because it’s true. In fact,
no single issue is more important to the continued
prosperity of Nashville and the Nashville region than
education and the pursuit of education excellence
for our youth.
"There is only one good, knowledge,
and one evil, ignorance." - Socrates
Selected Highlights:
Nashville public schools M.L. King Magnet,
Hume-Fogg Academic and Hillsboro High
rank high on Newsweek magazine's annual
list of America's Top U.S. Public High Schools,
placing 39th, 43rd and 496th, respectively.
Four other Nashville-area high schools made
the list: Brentwood (227th), Franklin (563rd),
Fairview (833rd) and Centennial (909th).
With a burgeoning Hispanic population
Our business community has a role to play in ensuring
that every student, regardless of race, color or socioeconomic status has access to a great education.
And one thing’s for certain, that role does not involve
sitting on the sidelines. I’m proud to see the Nashville
Area Chamber rallying business and community
leadership around providing even stronger resources
and support for education — starting at pre-K and
particularly focused on public schools.
Nashville has long been compared to Athens, the ancient
city of learning, because of the city’s concentration of
post-secondary educational institutions. But one
could easily connect Nashville’s “Athens of the South”
nickname to the diverse pool of primary and secondary
education options.
Here’s to access, achievement and excellence.
Sincerely,
and 29 percent of the state of Tennessee's
English Language Learner (ELL) students,
Metro Nashville Public Schools launched
a Hispanic Outreach program to foster
better communications between the school
district and the families and communities
of these students.
Whether it is an individual moving for a job or a
corporation relocating its headquarters, educational
quality and school choice are two of the most important
factors considered when evaluating a community.
With more than 130 public schools in Metro Nashville,
50 private schools in the immediate area, and many
more quality public and private schools in the
surrounding counties – the Nashville area offers an
array of educational options. But given the sheer
number of schools, determining which school a student
would or should attend can be a daunting task.
www.mnps.org/page60.aspx
Each year, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
releases its Citizens Panel for a Community Report
Card. This report is a detailed analysis of the
strengths and challenges of the district through the
eyes of the citizens of Nashville.
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is committed
to supporting and improving educational excellence
for the region’s children. We have designed this
brochure to introduce you to our schools and help
guide you in your search in choosing the school that
is the best fit for your family.
The State of Tennessee provides a report card for school
districts and detailed information on each school.
Data on private schools must be obtained from each
individual institution.
Darrell S. Freeman, Sr.
Board Chairman,
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO
Zycron Inc.
www.nashvillechamber.com/education/reportcard.html
However, one of the best methods to assess school
quality is for parents and students to visit the school
and talk to the administrators, teachers and students.
The Metro Nashville Public Schools district
has been nominated for the 2007 Broad
Prize for Urban Education, a distinction that
recognizes the greatest improvements in
student achievement with a $1 million award.
www.tennesseeanytime.org/education/k12.html
Metro Schools’ web site provides data on every
public school in Metro Nashville. You can review
school assessment data, as well as find direct links
to school web sites.
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Metro Nashville Public Schools
In nearly four decades as an educator, I haven’t met
anyone who didn’t have a favorite teacher he or she
appreciated and respected -- some incredible man or
woman remembered for making a difference in his or
her life. Whether it was a bright young woman who
taught algebra in high school, a mature gentleman
who explained geography in middle school or the
dynamic coach who inspired and motivated, we all
have at least one great teacher we will never forget.
should learn and be able to do. School leaders have
developed partnerships with the business and civic
communities, as well as with families, to work together
in ways that will help students. We believe all students
can learn and achieve, and that belief is producing
results. Our most recent test scores reflect these
results in record gains in reading, math, science and
social studies.
The excitement of these outstanding test scores also
brings a desire to achieve more. Our outstanding
staff works to meet the challenges of preparing all
students for working and living in a complex, everchanging world.
In Metro Nashville Public Schools, we have thousands
of men and women who are some student’s favorite
teacher. They come from many states and countries and
have different degrees, training and life experiences.
All of us with MNPS are dedicated to what happens in
the classroom and to making sure every child succeeds.
We know the children of today are the leaders of
tomorrow, and we are pleased and proud to help them
grow and achieve.
MNPS Clusters
There are a number of elementary and middle schools
in each cluster. Each cluster is made up of geographic
“zones.” Where a family resides in the cluster determines
which zoned elementary and middle school a student
attends. Zone maps are available online at the MNPS
web site, or you can call the MNPS Customer Service
Center for assistance, 615-259-INFO.
School clusters are a group of schools geographically
close together, where the individual schools in the
group interact with one another. Each cluster is
named for the high school in that cluster. All students
in a cluster’s elementary and middle schools will,
eventually, attend that high school.
Early Public School Registration
What you will need:
The parent or legal guardian who registers the child
must provide the school with the following items:
Dr. Pedro E. Garcia
Director, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
1. A birth certificate or acceptable proof of age
2. Complete medical examination forms within 6
months of school starting
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
In MNPS, we know our students, staff and community
deserve results. We are an urban district dedicated to
serving all school children in the Nashville-Davidson
County area -- and providing each one equal access
to an exceptional education.
3. Tennessee Certificate of Immunization
(can be obtained from the Metropolitan Health
Department, its clinics or your child’s doctor).
Your child must have the following immunizations to
begin school:
Graduates from Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
are accepted to the finest colleges and universities.
Students can choose from school programs, courses
and extracurricular activities to fit their needs and
interests. We are proud to offer the prestigious
International Baccalaureate Program in three high
schools, as well as advanced courses for our middle
and high school students.
DTP/TD (Diphtheria, Whooping cough, Tetanus)
MMR, 2 doses (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Polio - Chicken pox - hepatitis B, 3 doses
ANTIOCH
GLENCLIFF
HILLSBORO
HILLWOOD
HUNTERS LANE
MAPLEWOOD
McGAVOCK
OVERTON
PEARL-COHN
STRATFORD
WHITES CREEK
4. Proof of residence
Metro Schools typically holds early registration during
the second week of April. By registering early, you
help Metro Schools with planning for the fall and
ensure you receive up-to-date information as the
school year approaches. To register, call 615-259-INFO
(4636) to find out what school your child will attend.
Metro Schools has spent the past five years creating
and implementing new standards for what our students
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Metro Nashville Public Schools
Schools Listed by Cluster
McCann Alternative Learning Center
McKissack Professional Development Design Center (PK-8)
Park Avenue Enhanced Option
HILLWOOD
Antioch High
Antioch Ninth Grade Academy
Antioch Middle
Apollo Middle
J.F. Kennedy Middle @ Thurgood Marshall
A.Z. Kelley Elementary
Cole Elementary
Lakeview Elementary Design Center
Maxwell Elementary
Moss Elementary
Mt. View Elementary
Thomas A. Edison Elementary
Hillwood High
Bellevue Middle
H. G. Hill Middle
John Early Middle Paideia Magnet
Martha Vaught Middle
Wharton Middle
Brookmeade Elementary
Buena Vista Elementary Enhanced Option
Charlotte Park Elementary
Harpeth Valley Elementary
Hull-Jackson Montessori
Gower Elementary
Jones Paideia Magnet Elementary
Westmeade Elementary
GLENCLIFF
HUNTERS LANE
Glencliff High
Cameron Middle
Wright Middle
Fall-Hamilton Elementary Enhanced Option
Glencliff Elementary
Glengarry Elementary
Glenview Elementary
Nashville School of the Arts
Paragon Mills Elementary
Whitsitt Elementary
Upper Murrell Special Ed. @ Johnson
Hunters Lane High
Brick Church Middle
Goodlettsville Middle
Neely's Bend Middle
Amqui Elementary
Bellshire Elementary Design Center
Gateway Elementary
Goodlettsville Elementary
Neely's Bend Elementary
Old Center Elementary
Stratton Elementary
Smithson-Craighead Academy
Madison Special Education
ANTIOCH
HILLSBORO
Hillsboro High
Hume-Fogg Magnet High
Moore Middle
West End Middle
Carter-Lawrence Elementary Magnet
Eakin Elementary
Glendale Elementary
Julia Green Elementary
Percy Priest Elementary
Sylvan Park Elementary
Harris Hillman Special Education
Murrell Special Education
Cohn Adult/Alternative
MAPLEWOOD
Maplewood High
Gra-Mar Middle
Jere Baxter Middle
Caldwell Elementary Enhanced Option
Glenn Elementary Enhanced Option
Hattie Cotton Elementary
KIPP Academy
Tom Joy Elementary
Shwab Elementary
Baxter Alternative Learning Center
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McGAVOCK
STRATFORD
McGavock High
Donelson Middle
DuPont Hadley Middle
DuPont Tyler Middle
Margaret Allen Middle
Two Rivers Middle
Andrew Jackson Elementary
Dodson Elementary
DuPont Elementary
Hermitage Elementary
Hickman Elementary
McGavock Elementary
Napier Elementary Enhanced Option
Pennington Elementary
Ruby Major Elementary
Stanford Elementary Montessori Design Center
Tulip Grove Elementary
Una Elementary
Stratford High
Bailey Middle
Dalewood Middle
East Middle & High Literature Magnet
Isaac Litton Middle
Meigs Magnet Middle
Cora Howe Elementary
Dan Mills Elementary
Inglewood Elementary
Kirkpatrick Elementary
Lockeland Elementary Design Center
Rosebank Elementary
Ross Elementary
Warner Elementary Enhanced Option
WHITES CREEK
Whites Creek High
MNPS Middle College High
Ewing Park Middle
Haynes Middle Design Center
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle Arts Magnet
Joelton Middle
Alex Green Elementary
Bordeaux Elementary Enhanced Option
Cumberland Elementary
Joelton Elementary
Robert E. Lillard Elementary
@ King's Lane Design Center
OVERTON
Overton High
Croft Middle
McMurray Middle
Oliver Middle
Rose Park Middle Magnet
Binkley Elementary
Crieve Hall Elementary
Granbery Elementary
Haywood Elementary
Robertson Academy - Gifted & Talented
Shayne Elementary
Tusculum Elementary
PEARL-COHN
Pearl-Cohn High School
& Business/Communications Magnet
Martin Luther King, Jr. Magnet High
Bass Middle
Head Middle Magnet
Cockrill Elementary
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MNPS Options
Magnet Schools
• wants to know "how" and "why"
• has an exceptional memory
• shows a keen sense of observation about human
interaction
• displays a sensitivity to the feelings of others
• observes details
• shows a keen sense of humor
• displays an early tendency to do things alone
ALL students who are applying for the 11th and 12th
grades must have a copy of their transcript, grades
and test scores (for academic magnets) attached to
their application.
Magnets are schools of choice which serve as special
learning centers for students from ALL parts of the
county. Some magnet programs have academic
admissions standards while others are built around
specialized themes or methods of teaching. A magnet
program can offer unique educational experiences
based on students’ interests and abilities. All are
stand-alone schools, except the Business Magnet
housed at Pearl-Cohn High School.
Enhanced Option Elementary Schools
Q. When may I apply for a magnet school?
Applications are taken from November until August of
each year, but must be received in the magnet/optional
school office by the deadline date, usually in
December, to be in the lottery. You increase your
child’s chance of getting into a magnet by applying
for the entry grade for the school. However, you may
apply for the upper grades as well.
Q. Who is eligible to apply for Metro Magnet Schools?
Any student in Davidson County may apply for a
magnet school. Of course, students may only apply
for schools with the grade or age level they will be
entering during the next school year. (No applications
at birth, please!) Acceptance is contingent upon
passing to the next grade at the end of the current
school year. Parents are encouraged to find out as
much as possible about each program and try to match
their child’s interests and learning style to the school.
Q. May I apply for more than one magnet school?
Yes. If a student is selected for more than one
school, the student is able to choose which school
he/she would prefer to attend. The opening at the
school not chosen will be filled by the next name on
the waiting lists. Acceptance of a seat in one program
will automatically remove the student’s name from
other enrollment or waiting list. The lottery will be
televised live and the results will be on the web site
www.mnps.org. Parents of students who were selected
will be sent an acceptance letter and will need to
return the acceptance letter indicating their school
choice by the deadline date stated in the letter.
Failure to return the acceptance form by the deadline
will result in loss of seat in the magnet program.
Q. What is the process of getting a child into a
magnet school?
A random lottery is held in January for students
applying for the magnet schools with an application
deadline in December.
Parents will be notified in February and March of
their child’s acceptance into a magnet. Others will be
selected as vacancies are reported throughout the
spring and summer.
Q. What about transportation?
Transportation is not provided to MNPS magnet
schools; however, MTA buses run to each magnet
school from most sections of the county. Please
contact MTA at 615-862-5950.
Students wishing to apply for Nashville School of the
Arts may elect to audition or exhibit an art portfolio,
write an essay, or interview. This process is prior to
the lottery, and students who pass it are admitted
without going through the lottery. Students who
apply after the application deadline will audition at a
later time if there are positions available in their art
field. Students wishing to apply for Meigs, Martin
Luther King, and Hume-Fogg must have achievement
test (CRT) scores ADVANCED in math and reading;
and a grade point average of 85 or above.
Following orientation and registration, most schools
will have a listing of students by ZIP code for interested
parents so that they may arrange car pools.
The main features of enhanced option schools are
class sizes of 15:1 and 20 additional days of school
for students. Enhanced option schools also include
Pre-K programs, social services, an Encore teacher for
gifted and talented students, and after-school care.
The teachers receive additional training in reading
and mathematics. The curriculum has a strong
emphasis on ensuring success for all students. Core
academic areas include reading, writing, mathematics,
social studies and science. Related arts courses are
the same as in other elementary schools.
When you recognize some of these traits in your
child or another child you know, contact the child's
school and inquire about having him or her assessed
for advanced academic talent. Parents, guardians,
pediatricians, child care professionals, certified school
personnel and students themselves may make referrals for assessment for ENCORE. Students may be
referred to the local school support team or directly
to the ENCORE office for assessment consideration.
Students living in the school zone or designated
areas have first choice at enrolling in these schools.
Students living outside the designated areas must
apply through the lottery and go on a waiting list for
space available.
Eligibility is determined based on demonstration of
advanced classroom performance, superior results on
a national-normed achievement test, and evidence
of higher-level thinking as measured by assessment
of abstract reasoning and logical thinking.
ENCORE Program challenges gifted students
Information about gifted education in general is
available on the Internet under the heading "gifted
education." Persons with questions or concerns
about assessment should call the Metro Schools
Customer Service Center at 615-259-INFO.
Intellectually gifted and academically talented students
are those whose intellectual abilities and potential
for achievement are so outstanding that they need
special attention to meet their educational needs.
The ENCORE Program is designed to assist these
students by providing a curriculum that challenges
them and encourages them to be responsible,
resourceful and productive throughout their lives.
The ENCORE Program serves children age three
through grade six. ENCORE classes meet one-half day
each week in local schools (grades K-2) or in an
ENCORE center (grades 3-6). Since ENCORE is an
optional program in Metro Schools, parents provide
transportation to ENCORE classes when necessary.
Characteristics of an Intellectually Gifted Child
• displays a great curiosity about objects, situations
or events
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MNPS Options
Scholars Program
MNPS Contact Information
Things to think about before making a choice
Some key factors parents and students should
consider in deciding whether to move or stay:
(Grades 9-12) Requires students to complete four
credits in English, three in math, three in science,
three in social studies, two in foreign language, and
two in visual or performing arts. English and social
studies credits must be earned in advanced placement or honors classes. Students in this program are
recognized with a Distinguished Scholar diploma
(93-100 GPA) or Academic Honors diploma (85-92 GPA).
• Students in the affected schools are eligible for
choice if they live in the school's attendance zone
or the students are assigned to attend this school
by the district.
• Transportation to and from the new school is
provided free as long as the current school does
not meet NCLB Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
standards. If the current school meets AYP standards
in two years, transportation to the new school will
not be provided.
School Choice
How many schools are involved? Why?
Before deciding against one of these schools, parents
should talk to the principal. Many of these schools
missed a level of good standing because they missed
one or two of the 38 possible benchmarks. The choice
to stay or move to another school follows the required
annual evaluation by the State of Tennessee Department
of Education under the federal No Child Left Behind
(NCLB) Act.
• If a parent moves out of the school's attendance
zone, free transportation will not be provided.
• If a parent has two children in the current school
and wishes both children to be moved, Metro
Nashville Public Schools may not be able to place
both children in the same school.
The most recent evaluation found some schools had
not reached goals set the previous year — and must
now offer parents the choice of keeping their child in
that school or moving to another.
• Parents of transferring students in grades seven
and eight should call the MNPS athletics office to
determine if the move will affect a child's eligibility
to participate in sports.
What parents should do
If parents in any of these schools decide to move
their children, they must choose a new school and
submit an application for changing enrollment typically by the end of October. Parents will be notified
which school their child has been accepted to
attend, and they will have a certain amount of time
to accept that choice. Students will then be enrolled
and expected to attend classes.
• Students must maintain satisfactory attendance,
good behavior and grades to remain at the school
of choice.
• MNPS will give priority to the lowest-achieving
students from low-income families.
Dr. Pedro Garcia,
Director of schools
Q. When does the School Board meet?
Regular meetings of the Board of Public Education
are held at the Administration Building of
Metropolitan Public Schools, 2601 Bransford Avenue,
at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each
month. These meetings are open to the public.
2601 Bransford Ave.,
Nashville, TN 37205
Phone 615-259-INFO
Fax 615-214-8850
www.mnps.org
Customer Service Center
615-259-INFO (4636)
[email protected]
The Metro Board of Public Education's regular
meetings are televised on Metro’s Government
Access Channel 3 (Comcast cable, Davidson County).
Q. Where do I find a school calendar for this
school year?
A school calendar for Davidson County can be viewed
at www.mnps.org.
Q. How do I find out about MNPS transportation?
Transportation information and instructions are
available on www.mnps.org. If you do not know
which school your child will be attending, please call
615-259-INFO.
Note: The following students are not eligible for
transportation:
• High school students living within 1.5 miles of their
attending school.
• Elementary school students living within 1.25 miles
of their attending school.
• Middle school students living within 1.25 miles of
their attending school.
• Magnet school students are not eligible for
transportation.
Parents at the schools may choose to leave their
children in the current school or move to one of two
schools nearby. Those staying in the current school
may be eligible for tutoring services. In some cases,
English Language Learners (ELL) may have only one
school choice to ensure a continuation of services.
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Nashville Regional County School Systems
Murfreesboro City Schools (Rutherford County)
Marilyn M. Mathis, director of schools
2552 South Church St., Murfreesboro, TN 37127
Phone 615-893-2313 Fax 615-893-2352
www.cityschools.net
Dickson County
Charlie Daniel, director of schools
817 N. Charlotte St., Dickson, TN 37055
Phone 615-446-7571 Fax 615-441-1375
www.dicksoncountyschools.org
Rutherford County
Harry Gill, Jr., director of schools
240 Southpark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Phone 615-893-5812 Fax 615-898-7940
www.rcs.k12.tn.us
Franklin City Schools (Williamson County)
Dr. David L. Snowden, director of schools
507 New Highway 96 W., Franklin, TN 37064
Phone 615-794-6624 Fax 615-790-4716
www.fssd.org
Sumner County
Benny Bills, director of schools
695 East Main St., Gallatin, TN 37055
Phone 615-451-5200 Fax 615-451-5216
www.sumnerschools.org
Lebanon City Schools (Wilson County)
Andy Brummet, director of schools
P.O. Box 520, Lebanon, TN 37088
Phone 615-449-6060 Fax 615-449-5673
Williamson County
Rebecca Schwab, director of schools
1320 West Main, Franklin, TN 37064
Phone 615-472-4000 Fax 615-472-4190
www.wcs.edu
Montgomery County
Dr. Sandra Husk, director of schools
621 Gracey Ave., Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone 931-648-5600 Fax 931-648-5612
www.cmcss.net
Robertson
Montgomery
Sumner
Lebanon
City Schools
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Robertson County
Ronnie L. Meador, director of schools
2121 Woodland St., Springfield, TN 37172
Phone 615-384-5588 Fax 615-384-9749
www.robcoschools.org
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Cheatham County
Lynn Seifert, director of schools
101 Elizabeth St., Ashland City, TN 37015
Phone 615-792-5664 Fax 615-792-2551
www.cheatham.k12tn.net
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For a listing of schools, please visit the web site
of each regional school system.
Nashville
Davidson
Williamson
Rutherford
Murfreesboro
City Schools
Maury
Franklin
City Schools
Wilson County
Dr. Jim Duncan, director of schools
351 Stumpy Lane, Lebanon, TN 37090
Phone 615-444-3282 Fax 615-449-3858
www.wcsschools.com
Maury County
Edward Hickman, director of schools
501 West Eighth St., Columbia, TN 38401
Phone 931-388-8403 Fax 931-380-4690
www.maury-lea.maury.k12.tn.us
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Wilson
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Nashville-Area Private Schools
Private schools with no religious affiliations
Ensworth School (9-12)
7401 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221
615-301-5400
www.ensworth.com
Abintra Montessori School (Pre-K - 6)
914 Davidson Drive, Nashville, TN 37205
615-352-4317
www.abintra.org
Franklin Road Academy (Pre-K - 12)
4700 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN 37220
615-832-8845
www.frapanthers.com
Battle Ground Academy (K-12)
336 Earnest Rice Lane, Franklin, TN 37067
615-794-3501
www.battlegroundacademy.org
The Gardner School (6 weeks-5 years)
216 Jamestown Park Road, Brentwood, TN 37207
601 Marriott Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
615-373-3110 and 615-882-0440
www.thegardnerschool.com
Benton Hall School (1-12)
2422 Bethlehem Loop, Franklin, TN 37069
615-791-6467
www.bentonhall.org
Harding Academy (K-8)
170 Windsor Drive, Nashville, TN 37205
615-356-5510
www.hardingacademy.org
Casa de Montessori (2.5-5 years)
6817 Cloudland Drive, Nashville, TN 37205
615-352-2131
Harpeth Academy (Pre-K - 6)
150 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN 37064
615-794-8436
Children First, A Montessori Community (8 wks-6 yrs)
3420 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37215
615-292-8151
www.childrenfirstmontessori.org
Children’s House Montessori (3-6 years)
3404 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212
615-298-5647
Harpeth Hall School (5-12) girls only
3801 Hobbs Road, Nashville, TN 37215
615-297-9543
www.harpethhall.com
Community High School (9-12)
145 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37211
615-354-1521
www.communityhighschool.com
High Hopes, Inc. (6 weeks-5 years)
1647 Mallory Lane, Suite 103, Brentwood, TN 37026
615-661-5437
www.highhopesnash.org
Currey Ingram Academy (K-12)
6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027
615-507-3242
www.curreyingram.org
Honeysuckle Montessori School (Preschool-K)
112 Honeysuckle Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-264-1235
(students with learning differences)
Linden Corner School (Pre-K-8)
3201 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 37215
615-354-0247
www.lindencorner.org
East Academy (K-6)
108 Chapel Ave., Nashville, TN 37206
615-228-2284
www.eastacademy.org
Montessori Academy (3 years - Grade 12)
6021 Cloverland Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027
615-833-3610
www.montessoriacad.org
Ensworth School (Pre-first - 8)
211 Ensworth Ave., Nashville, TN 37205
615-383-0661
www.ensworth.com
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Private schools with religious affiliations
Apostolic
Jesus Only Academy (K-12)
324 Glenrose Ave., Nashville, TN 37210
615-255-6123
Montessori Centre (2 months-K)
4608 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37220
615-373-0897
www.montessoricentre.org
Baptist
College Heights Christian Academy (K-12)
2100 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066
615-452-4988
www.chcaeagles.com
Montessori School of Franklin (2 years - Grade 3)
325 West Main St., Suite G, Franklin, TN 37064
615-794-0567
www.montessorifranklin.org
Hendersonville Christian Academy (Pre-K-12)
355 Old Shackle Island Rd., Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-824-1550
www.hcacrusaders.com
Montgomery Bell Academy (7-12) boys only
4001 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205
615-298-5514
www.montgomerybell.com
The Master’s Touch Academy (Pre-K, 3-12)
890 Roack Springs Road, Smyrna, TN 37167
615-459-4357
Nashville Academy (9-12)
41 Tusculum Road, Antioch, TN 37013
615-333-1412
Metro Christian Academy (K, 3-12)
730 Neely’s Bend Road, Madison, TN 37115
615-868-6674
www.mcaeagles.com
The Peanut Gallery (6 weeks-12 years)
330 Mayfield Drive, Franklin, TN 37067
2204 Spedale Court, Spring Hill, TN 37174
615-771-9112 and 615-302-0123
www.peanutgallerychildcare.com
Mt. Juliet Christian Academy (Pre-K-12)
735 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37221
615-758-2427
www.mjca.org
Pembroke Preparatory Preschool (6 weeks-5 years)
744 Noah Drive, Franklin, TN 37064
615-791-7609
Radnor Baptist Academy (Pre-K-8)
3112 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN 37211
615-832-2004
www.radnorbaptistacademy.org
Primrose School of Cool Springs (Infant-Pre-K)
1010 Windcross Court, Franklin, TN 37067
615-771-3001
www.myprimroseschool.com/coolsprings
Catholic
Christ the King School (K-8)
3105 Belmont Blvd.,
Nashville, TN 37212
615-292-9465
www.ctk.org
Southgate Children’s Academy (6 weeks-5 years)
315 Southgate Court, Brentwood, TN 37027
615-377-0033
Sumner Academy (Pre-K-8)
464 Nichols Lane, Gallatin, TN 37066
615-452-1914
www.sumneracademy.org
Father Ryan High School
(9-12)
700 Norwood Drive,
Nashville, TN 37204
615-383-4200
www.fatherryan.org
University School of Nashville (K-12)
2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville, TN 37212
615-327-8158
www.usn.org
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Nashville-Area Private Schools
Holy Rosary Academy (K-8)
190 Graylynn Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
615-883-1108
www.holyrosary.edu
St. Mary Catholic School (Pre-K-8)
1901 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37043
931-645-1865
www.stmarycatholicschool.com
Overbrook School (Pre-K-8)
4210 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205
615-292-5134
www.overbrook.edu
St. Matthew School (K-8)
533 Sneed Road West, Franklin, TN 37069
615-662-4044
www.churchofstmatthew.org
Pope John Paul II High School (9-12)
117 Caldwell Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-822-2375
www.jp2hs.org
St. Pius X School (Pre-K-8)
2750 Tucker Road, Nashville, TN 37218
615-255-2049
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School (K-8)
1601 North Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-898-0555
www.saintrose.org
St. Ann School (K-8)
5105 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37209
615-269-0568
www.stannnashville.org
St. Vincent Depaul School (K-8)
1703 Knowles Street, Nashville, TN 37208
615-320-1374
St. Bernard Academy (K-8)
2020 24th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37212
615-385-0440
www.stbernard.org
Church of Christ
David Lipscomb Campus School (Pre-K-12)
3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204
615-279-6404
www.dlcs.lipscomb.edu
St. Cecilia Academy (9-12) girls only
4210 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205
615-298-4525
www.stcecilia.edu
Ezell-Harding Christian School (Pre-K - 12)
574 Bell Road, Antioch, TN 37013
615-367-0832
www.ezellharding.com
St. Edward School (K-8)
190 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37211
615-833-5770
www.stedward.org/ses.htm
Goodpasture Christian School (Pre-K-12)
619 W Due West Ave., Madison, TN 37115
615-868-2600
www.goodpasture.org
St. Henry Elementary (K-8)
4601 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205
615-352-1328
www.sthenry.org
Middle Tennessee Christian School (Pre-K, 3-12)
100 E. MTCS Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37219
615-893-0601
www.mtcscougars.com
St. John Vianney School (Pre-K-8)
501 North Gallatin, Nashville, TN 37066
615-230-7048
www.saintvianney.org
Church of the Nazarene
Madison Nazarene Christian Academy (Pre-K - 12)
503 Lanier Drive, Madison, TN 37115
615-865-2746
St. Joseph School (K-8)
1225 Gallatin Rd. South, Madison, TN 37115
615-865-1491
www.stjosephnashville.org
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Lutheran
Our Savior Lutheran Academy (2-5 years)
5110 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN 37220
615-833-3779
www.oslanashville.org
Free Will Baptist
Woodbine Christian Academy (Pre-K-8)
2204 Foster Ave., Nashville, TN 37210
615-254-7588
www.woodbineca.org
Multidenominational
Park Avenue Christian School (K-8)
4300 Park Ave., Nashville, TN 37209
615-383-9681
Independent
Pioneer Christian School (K-12)
4479 Jackson Road, Whites Creek, TN 37189
615-867-7291
Nondenominational
Artios Academy (K-7)
5200 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220
615-300-6682
www.artiosacademy.org
Interdenominational
Christian Community High School (9-12)
506 Hester Drive, White House, TN 37188
615-672-6949
www.christiancommunityhighschool.com
Brentwood Academy (6-12)
219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027
615-523-0611
www.brentwoodacademy.com
Davidson Academy (K-12)
1414 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, TN 37207
615-860-5300
www.davidsonacademy.com
Bridges Academy (5-12)
3250 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207
615-228-7400
www.bridgesacademynashville.org
Heritage and Hope Academy (K, 4-8)
506 Hester Drive, White House, TN 37188
615-672-6949
www.heritageandhopeacademy.edu
Donelson Christian Academy (Pre-K-12)
300 Danyacrest Dr., Nashville, TN 37214
615-883-2926
www.dcanet.org
White House Christian Academy (Pre-K-12)
205 Spring Street, White House, TN 37188
615-672-9422
www.whcaeagles.com
Eagles Nest Academy
(Pre-K-6)
810 Del Rio Pike,
Franklin, TN 37064
615-790-8556
www.eaglesnestacademy.net
Islamic
Islamic School of Nashville
7335 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209
615-352-5903
Faith Christian
Development Academy
(Pre-K-3)
2635 Nolensville Road,
Nashville, TN 37211
615-297-3001
Jewish
Akiva School (K-6)
809 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville, TN 37205
615-356-1880
www.akivanashville.net
Gordon Jewish Comm. Ctr. Preschool (6 weeks-Pre-K)
801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville, TN 37205
615-356-7170
www.nashvillejcc.org
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Nashville-Area Private Schools
Franklin Christian Academy (7-12)
308 Jordan Road, Franklin, TN 37064
615-599-9229
www.franklinchristianacademy.org
Seventh-Day Adventist
F.H. Jenkins Elementary School (1-8)
814 Youngs Lane, Nashville, TN 37207
615-227-8992
Lancaster Christian Academy (K, 2-12)
150 Soccer Way, Smyrna, TN 37167
615-223-0451
www.lancasterchristianacademy.com
Madison Academy (9-12)
100 Academy Road, Madison, TN 37115
615-864-4015
Madison Campus Elementary (K-8)
1515 Southerland Drive, Nashville, TN 37115
615-865-4575
Lighthouse Christian School (K-12)
5100 Blue Hole Road, Antioch, TN 37013
615-331-6286
www.lighthouseministries.org
McClain Christian Academy/Pixie Preschool (Pre-K, 3-8)
410 West Main Street, Lebanon, TN 37087
615-444-2678
www.mcclainchristian.org
Middle Ground Academy (5-8)
10604 Concord Road, Nashville, TN 37201
615-941-1714
Nashville Christian School (Daycare-12)
7555 Sawyer Brown Road, Nashville, TN 37221
615-356-5600
www.ncseagles.net
Oak Hill School (Pre-K - 6)
4815 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN 37220
615-297-6544
www.oakhill.org
St. Paul Christian Academy (K-6)
5035 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 37215
615-269-4751
www.stpaulchristianacademy.org
Presbyterian
Christ Presbyterian Academy (K-12)
2323A Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, TN 37215
615-373-9550
www.christpres.org/cpa
The Covenant School (Pre-K-5)
33 Burton Hills Blvd., Nashville, TN 37215
615-467-2313
www.thecovenantschool.com
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There is no single issue more important to the continued prosperity of Nashville and the
Nashville region than education and the pursuit of education excellence for our youth.
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is an engaged participant in supporting
the community’s commitment to classroom achievement and 100 percent student success.
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