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Montessori & Waldorf Schools around Nashville
Montessori children's houses and elementary programs, plus Waldorf education, across the metro.
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Funding note: Many Montessori programs here stop before first grade or hold Category V approval; the handful approved as Category I or III can register for EFS.
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Schools in this list4
On TDOE's 2026-27 EFS registered list0
On the Middle Tennessee ESA list10
Category IV or V only — outside EFS and ESA16
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Montessori & Waldorf Schools in West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue
6 schools · 2 EFS-registered
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3 schools · 1 EFS-registered
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| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abintra Montessori School 914 Davidson Dr, Nashville 37205 | Independent & Secular Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Bambini Village Montessori School 1140 Cason Ln, Murfreesboro 37128 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | V | Not listed | — |
| Casa dei Montessori 7646 Hwy 70 S, Nashville 37221 | Independent & Secular Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | K-5 | V | Not listed | — |
| Cool Springs Montessori 207 Gothic Ct, Franklin 37067 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | K | V | Not listed | — |
| Guidepost Montessori at Green Hills 1710 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville 37215 | Independent & Secular Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-6 | — | Not listed | — |
| Harpeth Montessori 244 Noah Dr, Franklin 37064 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-5 | III | Not listed | — |
| Hendersonville Montessori Academy 162 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville 37075 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hendersonville | PK-7 | V | Not listed | — |
| Holy Trinity Montessori 8131 Old Harding Pike, Nashville 37221 | Catholic Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-8 | V | Not listed | — |
| Imani Montessori 800 N 2nd St, Nashville 37207 | Jewish, Islamic & Other Faith Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | 4-10 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Linden Waldorf School 3201 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville 37215 | Independent & Secular Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-8 | 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 | — |
| Montessori East 801 Porter Rd, Nashville 37206 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, Midtown, North & East Nashville | PK-5 | V | 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 | — |
| Montessori Teacher Training Center for TN/NCME 162 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville 37075 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hendersonville | PK-5 | — | Not listed | — |
| Montessori Weaver School 111 Mtcs Rd, Murfreesboro 37129 | Independent & Secular Schools | Murfreesboro, Smyrna & Rutherford County | PK-K | V | Not listed | — |
| Music City Montessori 3028 Lebanon Pike, Nashville 37214 | Independent & Secular Schools | Donelson, Hermitage & Old Hickory | PK-4 | I | ✓ EFS | — |
| Portland Montessori Academy 613 College St, Portland 37148 | Christian Schools | Gallatin, Portland & northern Sumner | PK-8 | V | Not listed | — |
| The Children's House of Nashville Montessori School 3404 Belmont Blvd, Nashville 37215 | Independent & Secular Schools | West End, Belle Meade, Green Hills & Bellevue | PK-K | V | 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 | 3 | Could register for 2027-28 |
| Category IV/V only | 10 | Outside EFS and ESA; IEA still possible |
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