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High Schools (Grades 9-12) around Nashville
Private schools in the five counties that serve students through grade 12.
AllCatholic SchoolsChristian SchoolsJewish, Islamic & Other Faith SchoolsIndependent & Secular SchoolsMontessori & Waldorf SchoolsSpecial Education & Learning-Differences SchoolsPreschool & Early LearningHigh Schools (Grades 9-12)
Funding note: The EFS amount is the same at every grade, so $7,530 covers a smaller share at a high school; the Dual Enrollment Grant can pay for college courses on top.
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Schools in this list34
On TDOE's 2026-27 EFS registered list21
On the Middle Tennessee ESA list3
Category IV or V only — outside EFS and ESA20
Offer pre-K51
Serve grade 12By community
High Schools (Grades 9-12) in South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill
8 schools · 5 EFS-registered
Browse →High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County
7 schools · 4 EFS-registered
Browse →High Schools (Grades 9-12) in West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue
7 schools · 3 EFS-registered
Browse →High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek
7 schools · 6 EFS-registered
Browse →High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville
5 schools · 3 EFS-registered
Browse →High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill
4 schools · 3 EFS-registered
Browse →High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Hendersonville
4 schools · 2 EFS-registered
Browse →High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Brentwood & Nolensville
3 schools · 3 EFS-registered
Browse →All 51 high schools (grades 9-12)
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. Academy for Girls 500 Hillside Court, Nashville 37203 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | 5-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Benton Hall Academy 5555 Franklin Pike, Nashville 37220 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | 3-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Bible Church Academy 6371 Bradyville Pike, Murfreesboro 37127 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 1-12 | — | Not listed | — |
| Brentwood Academy 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood 37027 | Christian Schools | Brentwood & Nolensville | 6-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Cedar Grove School 1640 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro 37130 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 5-12 | — | Not listed | — |
| Christ Presbyterian Academy 2323 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville 37215 | Christian Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| City School of Nashville 631 President Ronald Reagan Way, Nashville 37210 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | 5-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Currey Ingram Academy 6544 Murray Ln, Brentwood 37027 | Independent & Secular Schools | Brentwood & Nolensville | K-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| 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 |
| Ensworth School: High School First Campus 7401 Hwy 100, Nashville 37221 | Independent & Secular Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | 9-12 | III | Not listed | — |
| Ensworth School: Lower/Middle School Red Gables Campus 211 Ensworth Pl, Nashville 37205 | Independent & Secular Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | K-12 | III | Not listed | — |
| Ezell-Harding Christian School 574 Bell Rd, Antioch 37013 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Father Ryan High School 700 Norwood Dr, Nashville 37204 | Catholic Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | 9-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| 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 | — |
| Fusion Academy Franklin 2550 Meridian Blvd Suite 100, Franklin 37067 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | 6-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Gallatin Primary Assessment Center 220 S Hickory Ave, Gallatin 37066 | Independent & Secular Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | 6-12 | I-SP | Not listed | — |
| Gateway Academy at the Learning Lab 5500 Maryland Way Suite 110, Brentwood 37027 | Independent & Secular Schools | Brentwood & Nolensville | 2-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Genesis Learning Centers: Genesis Academy 430 Allied Dr, Nashville 37211 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | K-12 | I | 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 | — |
| Harpeth Hall School 3801 Hobbs Rd, Nashville 37215 | Independent & Secular Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | 5-12 | III | Not listed | — |
| Hendersonville Christian Academy 260 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville 37075 | Christian Schools | Hendersonville | PK-12 | II, III, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Hermitage Hall 1220 8th Ave S, Nashville 37203 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | 1-12 | I-SP, III | Not listed | — |
| Highland Academy 211 Highland Cir Dr, Portland 37148 | Christian Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | 9-12 | II, III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy 4479 Jackson Rd, Whites Creek 37189 | Christian Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | K-12 | III, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Lancaster Christian Academy 150 Soccer Way, Smyrna 37167 | Christian Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-12 | II, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Montessori Academy 100 Montessori Dr, Brentwood 37027 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-12 | III | Not listed | — |
| Montgomery Bell Academy 4001 Harding Pike, Nashville 37205 | Independent & Secular Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | 7-12 | III | Not listed | — |
| Mt. Juliet Christian Academy 735 N Mount Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet 37122 | Christian Schools | Mt. Juliet & Lebanon | PK-12 | II, III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Nashville Christian School 7555 Sawyer Brown Rd, Nashville 37221 | Christian Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Pope John Paul II Preparatory School 117 Caldwell Dr, Hendersonville 37075 | Catholic Schools | Hendersonville | 6-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| 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 | — |
| Restoring Hope Christian Academy 1041 Centerpoint Rd, Hendersonville 37075 | Jewish, Islamic & Other Faith Schools | Hendersonville | PK-12 | — | 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 |
| 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 Edison School 610 W Old Hickory Blvd, Madison 37115 | Independent & Secular Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | K-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Trinitas Classical Academy 810 Del Rio Pike, Franklin 37064 | Christian Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-12 | IV | Not listed | — |
| University School of Nashville 2000 Edgehill Ave, Nashville 37212 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | K-12 | III | Not listed | — |
| Wayne Academy Davidson County 3981 Stewarts Ln, Nashville 37218 | Independent & Secular Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | 8-12 | I-SP | Not listed | — |
| Count here | What it means | |
|---|---|---|
| On the EFS list | 34 | EFS can pay tuition and fees in 2026-27 |
| Eligible category, not registered | 11 | Could register for 2027-28 |
| Category IV/V only | 3 | Outside EFS and ESA; IEA still possible |
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