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Independent & Secular Schools in Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County
6 independent & secular schools in Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County; 1 are on the 2026-27 EFS list and 0 on the ESA list. The fastest-growing county in the metro, centered on Murfreesboro and MTSU, with Christian K-12 schools, an Adventist school and a Catholic parish school.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambini Village Montessori School 1140 Cason Ln, Murfreesboro 37128 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | V | Not listed | — |
| Cedar Grove School 1640 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro 37130 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 5-12 | — | Not listed | — |
| Genesis Teen Learning Center of Rutherford County 802 S Church St, Murfreesboro 37130 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 9-11 | I-SP | Not listed | — |
| Montessori Weaver School 111 Mtcs Rd, Murfreesboro 37129 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | V | Not listed | — |
| Primrose School of Murfreesboro 554 Brandies Cir, Murfreesboro 37128 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | III | Not listed | — |
| Primrose School of North Murfreesboro 2308 Wendelwood Drive, Murfreesboro 37129 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| 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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