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Christian Schools around Nashville
Church of Christ, Baptist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Seventh-day Adventist, Pentecostal, classical and non-denominational Christian schools.
AllCatholic SchoolsChristian SchoolsJewish, Islamic & Other Faith SchoolsIndependent & Secular SchoolsMontessori & Waldorf SchoolsSpecial Education & Learning-Differences SchoolsPreschool & Early LearningHigh Schools (Grades 9-12)
Funding note: Whether a Christian school can take state money depends on its approval category: Category I, II and III schools can register for EFS; Category IV church-related schools cannot.
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Schools in this list37
On TDOE's 2026-27 EFS registered list18
On the Middle Tennessee ESA list11
Category IV or V only — outside EFS and ESA35
Offer pre-K29
Serve grade 12By community
Christian Schools in Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County
12 schools · 8 EFS-registered
Browse →Christian Schools in South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill
8 schools · 4 EFS-registered
Browse →Christian Schools in Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville
6 schools · 3 EFS-registered
Browse →Christian Schools in Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill
6 schools · 3 EFS-registered
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6 schools · 5 EFS-registered
Browse →Christian Schools in West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue
4 schools · 4 EFS-registered
Browse →Christian Schools in Hendersonville
4 schools · 1 EFS-registered
Browse →Christian Schools in Mt. Juliet & Lebanon
3 schools · 3 EFS-registered
Browse →Christian Schools in Donelson, Hermitage & Old Hickory
3 schools · 2 EFS-registered
Browse →Christian Schools in Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner
3 schools · 2 EFS-registered
Browse →All 57 christian schools
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Life Christian Academy 5904 New Nashville Hwy, Murfreesboro 37129 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | K-10 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Bible Church Academy 6371 Bradyville Pike, Murfreesboro 37127 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 1-12 | — | Not listed | — |
| Bill Rice Christian Academy 1812 Bill Rice Ranch Rd, Murfreesboro 37128 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-11 | II | ✓ EFS | — |
| Born Again Christian Academy 858 W Trinity Ln, Nashville 37207 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | K-4 | — | Not listed | — |
| Brentwood Academy 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood 37027 | Christian Schools | Brentwood & Nolensville | 6-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Cedar Hall School 3552 Rock Springs Midland Rd, Christiana 37037 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 3-8 | — | Not listed | — |
| Cedars Preparatory Academy 410 W Main St, Lebanon 37087 | Christian Schools | Mt. Juliet & Lebanon | PK-5 | II, IV | ✓ EFS | — |
| Christ Presbyterian Academy 2323 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville 37215 | Christian Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Community Christian Day School 185 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna 37167 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-5 | I | ✓ EFS | — |
| Davidson Academy 1414 W Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville 37207 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Donelson Christian Academy 300 Danyacrest Dr, Nashville 37214 | Christian Schools | Donelson, Hermitage & Old Hickory | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Episcopal School of Nashville 1310 Ordway Pl, Nashville 37206 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Ezell-Harding Christian School 574 Bell Rd, Antioch 37013 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| F. H. Jenkins Preparatory School 814 Youngs Ln, Nashville 37207 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | K-9 | II, III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Family Christian Academy 925 Industrial Dr, Old Hickory 37138 | Christian Schools | Donelson, Hermitage & Old Hickory | K-11 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Franklin Christian Academy 818 Old Charlotte Pike, Franklin 37064 | Christian Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | 5-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Franklin Road Academy 4700 Franklin Pike, Nashville 37220 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-12 | III | Not listed | — |
| Franklin Road Christian School 3124 Franklin Road, Murfreesboro 37128 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-12 | II, III, IV | ✓ EFS | — |
| Friendship Christian School 5400 Coles Ferry Pike, Lebanon 37087 | Christian Schools | Mt. Juliet & Lebanon | K-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Generations Christian Academy 408 Church St Suite 100, Franklin 37064 | Christian Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | K-10 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Goodpasture Christian School 619 W Due W Ave, Madison 37115 | Christian Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Grace Christian Academy 3279 Southall Rd, Franklin 37064 | Christian Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-12 | II, III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Grow Academy 830 Kirkwood Ave, Nashville 37204 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-K | IV | Not listed | — |
| Hendersonville Bible Kindergarten 107 Rockland Rd, Hendersonville 37075 | Christian Schools | Hendersonville | PK-K | — | Not listed | — |
| Hendersonville Christian Academy 260 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville 37075 | Christian Schools | Hendersonville | PK-12 | II, III, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Highland Academy 211 Highland Cir Dr, Portland 37148 | Christian Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | 9-12 | II, III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Highland Elementary School 234 Highland Circle Drive, Portland 37148 | Christian Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | PK-8 | II | ✓ EFS | — |
| Jesus Only Academy 324 Glenrose Ave, Nashville 37210 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | 8-11 | — | Not listed | — |
| Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy 4479 Jackson Rd, Whites Creek 37189 | Christian Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | K-12 | III, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| King's Academy Nashville 394 Strasser Dr, Nashville 37211 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-6 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Lancaster Christian Academy 150 Soccer Way, Smyrna 37167 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-12 | II, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Lancaster Christian Early Learning Center 3721 Manson Pike, Murfreesboro 37129 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | II, IV | ✓ EFS | — |
| Lead Christian Academy 735 Old Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville 37072 | Christian Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | K-12 | II, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Lighthouse Christian Academy 130 Maple Dr N, Hendersonville 37075 | Christian Schools | Hendersonville | K-12 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Lighthouse Christian School 5100 Blue Hole Rd, Antioch 37013 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-12 | II, III, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Lighthouse Christian School 130 Maple Dr N, Hendersonville 37075 | Christian Schools | Hendersonville | 3-11 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Lipscomb Academy 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville 37204 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Madison Academy 100 Academy Rd, Madison 37115 | Christian Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | 9-12 | II, III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Madison Campus Elementary 1515 Sutherland Dr, Madison 37115 | Christian Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | PK-8 | — | Not listed | — |
| Metro Christian Academy 322 E Cedar St, Goodlettsville 37072 | Christian Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | PK-12 | II, IV | ✓ EFS | — |
| Middle Tennessee Christian School 100 E Mtcs Rd, Murfreesboro 37129 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Mt. Juliet Christian Academy 735 N Mount Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet 37122 | Christian Schools | Mt. Juliet & Lebanon | PK-12 | II, III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Murfreesboro Adventist School 2815 Elam Rd, Murfreesboro 37127 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 1-10 | II | ✓ EFS | — |
| Nashville Christian School 7555 Sawyer Brown Rd, Nashville 37221 | Christian Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| New Hope Academy 1820 Downs Blvd, Franklin 37064 | Christian Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-6 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Otter Creek Kindergarten & Preschool 409 Franklin Rd, Brentwood 37027 | Christian Schools | Brentwood & Nolensville | PK-K | I | ✓ EFS | — |
| Portland Montessori Academy 613 College St, Portland 37148 | Christian Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | PK-8 | V | Not listed | — |
| Priest Lake Christian Academy 3325 Anderson Rd, Antioch 37013 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-4 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Providence Christian Academy 410 Dejarnette Ln, Murfreesboro 37130 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | K-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Redeemer Classical Academy 4232 Veterans Pkwy, Murfreesboro 37128 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | K-12 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Schrader Lane Childcare Center 1234 Schrader Ln, Nashville 37208 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-1 | V | Not listed | — |
| Spring Hill Christian Academy 2001 Campbell Station Pkwy Suite C6, Spring Hill 37174 | Christian Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | K-11 | — | Not listed | — |
| St. Paul Christian Academy 5033 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville 37215 | Christian Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | K-6 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| The Academy for G.O.D. 401 Center St, Old Hickory 37138 | Christian Schools | Donelson, Hermitage & Old Hickory | PK-12 | III, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| The Covenant School 33 Burton Hills Blvd, Nashville 37215 | Christian Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-6 | II, III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| The Oak Hill School 4815 Franklin Pike, Nashville 37220 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-6 | III | Not listed | — |
| Trinitas Classical Academy 810 Del Rio Pike, Franklin 37064 | Christian Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-12 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Count here | What it means | |
|---|---|---|
| On the EFS list | 37 | EFS can pay tuition and fees in 2026-27 |
| Eligible category, not registered | 2 | Could register for 2027-28 |
| Category IV/V only | 11 | Outside EFS and ESA; IEA still possible |
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