By type
Catholic Schools around Nashville
Diocese of Nashville parish and diocesan schools plus independent Catholic academies in the five counties.
AllCatholic SchoolsChristian SchoolsJewish, Islamic & Other Faith SchoolsIndependent & Secular SchoolsMontessori & Waldorf SchoolsSpecial Education & Learning-Differences SchoolsPreschool & Early LearningHigh Schools (Grades 9-12)
Funding note: Most Catholic schools here have registered for the Education Freedom Scholarship; the Davidson County ones that are also ESA-approved can take the larger Metro Nashville ESA instead.
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Schools in this list16
On TDOE's 2026-27 EFS registered list11
On the Middle Tennessee ESA list1
Category IV or V only — outside EFS and ESA14
Offer pre-K3
Serve grade 12By community
All 18 catholic schools
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Academy of the Incarnation 2419 Bethlehem Loop Rd, Franklin 37068 | Catholic Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | 9-11 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Christ the King School 3105 Belmont Blvd, Nashville 37212 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Father Ryan High School 700 Norwood Dr, Nashville 37204 | Catholic Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | 9-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Holy Rosary Academy 190 Graylynn Dr, Nashville 37214 | Catholic Schools | Donelson, Hermitage & Old Hickory | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Holy Trinity Montessori 8131 Old Harding Pike, Nashville 37221 | Catholic Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-8 | V | Not listed | — |
| Overbrook Catholic School 4210 Harding Pike Suite 1, Nashville 37205 | Catholic Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-6 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Pope John Paul II Preparatory School 117 Caldwell Dr, Hendersonville 37075 | Catholic Schools | Hendersonville | 6-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| St. Ann Catholic School 5105 Charlotte Ave, Nashville 37209 | Catholic Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| St. Bernard Academy 2304 Bernard Ave, Nashville 37212 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-8 | III | Not listed | — |
| St. Cecilia Academy 4210 Harding Pike 2, Nashville 37205 | Catholic Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | 7-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| St. Edward Elementary School 190 Thompson Ln, Nashville 37211 | Catholic Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| St. Henry School 6401 Harding Road, Nashville 37205 | Catholic Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| St. John Vianney Catholic School 501 N Water Ave, Gallatin 37066 | Catholic Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| St. Joseph School 1225 Gallatin Pike S, Madison 37115 | Catholic Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| St. Matthew Catholic School 533 Sneed Rd W, Franklin 37069 | Catholic Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| St. Michael Academy 7674 Nolensville Road, Nolensville 37135 | Catholic Schools | Brentwood & Nolensville | PK-7 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| St. Pius X Classical Academy 2750 Tucker Rd, Nashville 37218 | Catholic Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| St. Rose of Lima Catholic School 1601 N Tennessee Blvd, Murfreesboro 37130 | Catholic Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Count here | What it means | |
|---|---|---|
| On the EFS list | 16 | EFS can pay tuition and fees in 2026-27 |
| Eligible category, not registered | 1 | Could register for 2027-28 |
| Category IV/V only | 1 | Outside EFS and ESA; IEA still possible |
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