By type
Special Education & Learning-Differences Schools around Nashville
Schools the federal survey classifies as special education schools, plus alternative and special-purpose programs approved by TDOE.
AllCatholic SchoolsChristian SchoolsJewish, Islamic & Other Faith SchoolsIndependent & Secular SchoolsMontessori & Waldorf SchoolsSpecial Education & Learning-Differences SchoolsPreschool & Early LearningHigh Schools (Grades 9-12)
Funding note: Families of a student with an IEP should compare the IEA, which adds special-education funding, with EFS before choosing one — a student can hold only one Tennessee choice program a year.
10
Schools in this list4
On TDOE's 2026-27 EFS registered list3
On the Middle Tennessee ESA list0
Category IV or V only — outside EFS and ESA1
Offer pre-K8
Serve grade 12By community
All 10 special education & learning-differences schools
| 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 | — |
| Benton Hall Academy 5555 Franklin Pike, Nashville 37220 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | 3-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Cedar Grove School 1640 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro 37130 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | 5-12 | — | Not listed | — |
| Currey Ingram Academy 6544 Murray Ln, Brentwood 37027 | Independent & Secular Schools | Brentwood & Nolensville | K-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Gallatin Primary Assessment Center 220 S Hickory Ave, Gallatin 37066 | Independent & Secular Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | 6-12 | I-SP | 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Hermitage Hall 1220 8th Ave S, Nashville 37203 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | 1-12 | I-SP, III | Not listed | — |
| 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 | — |
| Count here | What it means | |
|---|---|---|
| On the EFS list | 4 | EFS can pay tuition and fees in 2026-27 |
| Eligible category, not registered | 5 | Could register for 2027-28 |
| Category IV/V only | 0 | Outside EFS and ESA; IEA still possible |
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