Davidson County
Private and church schools in South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill
From Melrose and Oak Hill down to Antioch: Father Ryan and Lipscomb Academy, a Coptic Orthodox academy, Church of Christ and non-denominational K-12 schools, and a school for learning differences. 16 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.
16
Schools in this list9
On TDOE's 2026-27 EFS registered list7
On the Middle Tennessee ESA list2
Category IV or V only — outside EFS and ESA13
Offer pre-K8
Serve grade 12By type
Christian Schools
8 here
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools
5 here
Browse →Catholic Schools
2 here
Browse →Jewish, Islamic & Other Faith Schools
1 here
Browse →All 16 schools in South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Hall Academy 5555 Franklin Pike, Nashville 37220 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | 3-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| 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 Road Academy 4700 Franklin Pike, Nashville 37220 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-12 | III | Not listed | — |
| Genesis Learning Centers: Genesis Academy 430 Allied Dr, Nashville 37211 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | K-12 | I | Not listed | — |
| Grow Academy 830 Kirkwood Ave, Nashville 37204 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-K | IV | Not listed | — |
| King's Academy Nashville 394 Strasser Dr, Nashville 37211 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-6 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| 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 | — |
| Montessori Academy 100 Montessori Dr, Brentwood 37027 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-12 | III | Not listed | — |
| Montessori Centre 4608 Granny White Pike, Nashville 37220 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-K | I | Not listed | — |
| Priest Lake Christian Academy 3325 Anderson Rd, Antioch 37013 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-4 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Primrose School of Nashville 12 South 2400 10th Avenue South, Nashville 37204 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-K | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| St. Clement Coptic Orthodox Christian Academy 476 Mcmurray Dr, Nashville 37211 | Jewish, Islamic & Other Faith Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-8 | II, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| St. Edward Elementary School 190 Thompson Ln, Nashville 37211 | Catholic Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| The Oak Hill School 4815 Franklin Pike, Nashville 37220 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-6 | 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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