Davidson County
Private and church schools in Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek
North Davidson County, where the Seventh-day Adventist Madison campus, Goodpasture's Church of Christ K-12, two Catholic schools, an Islamic K-8 and a classical academy in Whites Creek draw families from both sides of the county line. 12 schools here; 9 are on the 2026-27 EFS list and 7 on the ESA list.
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.
12
Schools in this list9
On TDOE's 2026-27 EFS registered list7
On the Middle Tennessee ESA list1
Category IV or V only — outside EFS and ESA6
Offer pre-K7
Serve grade 12By type
Christian Schools
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Browse →All 12 schools in Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A New Leaf 4335 Pecan Valley Rd, Nashville 37218 | Independent & Secular Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | PK-4 | I | ✓ EFS | — |
| Clara Mohammed School 3620 Buena Vista Pike, Nashville 37218 | Jewish, Islamic & Other Faith Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | K-8 | V | Not listed | — |
| Goodpasture Christian School 619 W Due W Ave, Madison 37115 | Christian Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | PK-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy 4479 Jackson Rd, Whites Creek 37189 | Christian Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | K-12 | III, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Lead Christian Academy 735 Old Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville 37072 | Christian Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | K-12 | II, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| 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 | — |
| St. Joseph School 1225 Gallatin Pike S, Madison 37115 | Catholic Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| St. Pius X Classical Academy 2750 Tucker Rd, Nashville 37218 | Catholic Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| The Edison School 610 W Old Hickory Blvd, Madison 37115 | Independent & Secular Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | K-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Wayne Academy Davidson County 3981 Stewarts Ln, Nashville 37218 | Independent & Secular Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | 8-12 | I-SP | Not listed | — |
| Program | Available here? | Note |
|---|---|---|
| EFS | Yes | $7,530, statewide |
| ESA | Yes, if zoned to MNPS and income qualifies | Davidson County (MNPS zone) only |
| IEA | Yes, with an eligible IEP | No income limit |
| Voluntary Pre-K | Through MNPS | Priority by income |
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