Independent & Secular Schools in Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek
3 independent & secular schools in Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek; 2 are on the 2026-27 EFS list and 1 on the ESA list. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A New Leaf 4335 Pecan Valley Rd, Nashville 37218 | Independent & Secular Schools | Madison, Goodlettsville & Whites Creek | PK-4 | I | ✓ EFS | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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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