By type & community
Christian Schools in Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner
3 christian schools in Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner; 2 are on the 2026-27 EFS list and 0 on the ESA list. Sumner County beyond Hendersonville: an Adventist high school and elementary school in Portland, plus a Catholic parish school and an independent K-8 in Gallatin.
Where this comes from. School details merge the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24) with the Tennessee Department of Education's 2026-27 Non-Public Schools Directory (updated October 5, 2026), its EFS registered-school list (updated August 24, 2026) and its Middle Tennessee ESA list (updated September 24, 2026), all retrieved October 28, 2026. Tuition is not reported to the state, so confirm it with the school.
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.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Portland Montessori Academy 613 College St, Portland 37148 | Christian Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | PK-8 | V | Not listed | — |
| Flag | Is | Isn't |
|---|---|---|
| EFS ✓ | Payable with the $7,530 EFS in 2026-27 | A promise of a seat or a tuition price |
| ESA ✓ | Approved for Metro Nashville ESA students | Open to students zoned outside MNPS |
| Category IV/V | Approved by Tennessee to operate | Eligible for EFS or ESA |
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