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High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville
5 high schools (grades 9-12) in Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville; 3 are on the 2026-27 EFS list and 3 on the ESA list. Midtown, Belmont-Hillsboro, North and East Nashville: two Catholic parish schools, an Episcopal school in East Nashville, an Adventist prep school, a girls' academy and the K-12 University School of Nashville.
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: 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.
| 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 |
| City School of Nashville 631 President Ronald Reagan Way, Nashville 37210 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | 5-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Davidson Academy 1414 W Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville 37207 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Hermitage Hall 1220 8th Ave S, Nashville 37203 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | 1-12 | I-SP, III | Not listed | — |
| University School of Nashville 2000 Edgehill Ave, Nashville 37212 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | K-12 | III | 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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