Independent & Secular Schools in Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill
10 independent & secular schools in Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill; 5 are on the 2026-27 EFS list and 1 on the ESA list. Historic downtown Franklin, Cool Springs and Spring Hill: classical and non-denominational Christian schools, a Catholic parish school and a Catholic high school, Montessori programs and a Spanish-immersion school.
Funding note: Independent schools register for EFS on the same terms as religious ones. A few of the region's largest have not appeared on the 2026-27 registered list, so check before you plan.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Springs Montessori 207 Gothic Ct, Franklin 37067 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | K | V | Not listed | — |
| Fusion Academy Franklin 2550 Meridian Blvd Suite 100, Franklin 37067 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | 6-12 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Galileo Preparatory Academy 325 Seaboard Lane, Suite 150, Franklin 37067 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | K-11 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Harpeth Montessori 244 Noah Dr, Franklin 37064 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-5 | III | Not listed | — |
| High Hopes Development Center 301 High Hopes Ct, Franklin 37064 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-K | — | Not listed | — |
| Montessori School of Franklin 1715 Columbia Ave Suite 300, Franklin 37064 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-4 | I | ✓ EFS | — |
| Primrose School of Cool Springs 1010 Windcross Ct, Franklin 37067 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-K | III | Not listed | — |
| Primrose School of Spring Hill 3090 Campbell Station Pkwy, Spring Hill 37174 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-K | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Sol Spanish Immersion Schools 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin 37064 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-2 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Thales Academy 3835 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin 37067 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-7 | V | 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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