Davidson County
Private and church schools in Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville
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. 15 schools here; 7 are on the 2026-27 EFS list and 6 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.
15
Schools in this list7
On TDOE's 2026-27 EFS registered list6
On the Middle Tennessee ESA list3
Category IV or V only — outside EFS and ESA7
Offer pre-K5
Serve grade 12By type
Independent & Secular Schools
6 here
Browse →Christian Schools
6 here
Browse →Catholic Schools
2 here
Browse →Jewish, Islamic & Other Faith Schools
1 here
Browse →All 15 schools in Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville
| 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 |
| Born Again Christian Academy 858 W Trinity Ln, Nashville 37207 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | K-4 | — | Not listed | — |
| Christ the King School 3105 Belmont Blvd, Nashville 37212 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-8 | 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 |
| Episcopal School of Nashville 1310 Ordway Pl, Nashville 37206 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-8 | 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 |
| Hermitage Hall 1220 8th Ave S, Nashville 37203 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | 1-12 | I-SP, III | Not listed | — |
| Imani Montessori 800 N 2nd St, Nashville 37207 | Jewish, Islamic & Other Faith Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | 4-10 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Jesus Only Academy 324 Glenrose Ave, Nashville 37210 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | 8-11 | — | Not listed | — |
| Montessori East 801 Porter Rd, Nashville 37206 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-5 | V | Not listed | — |
| Primrose School of Nashville Midtown 1915 Charlotte Ave, Nashville 37203 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-K | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Schrader Lane Childcare Center 1234 Schrader Ln, Nashville 37208 | Christian Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-1 | V | Not listed | — |
| St. Bernard Academy 2304 Bernard Ave, Nashville 37212 | Catholic Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-8 | 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 | — |
| 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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