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Montessori & Waldorf Schools in Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill
3 montessori & waldorf schools in Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill; 1 are on the 2026-27 EFS list and 0 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.
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: 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.
| 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 | — |
| Harpeth Montessori 244 Noah Dr, Franklin 37064 | Independent & Secular Schools | Franklin, Cool Springs & Spring Hill | PK-5 | III | 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 | — |
| 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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