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Preschool & Early Learning in South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill
3 preschool & early learning in South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill; 1 are on the 2026-27 EFS list and 0 on the ESA list. From Melrose and Oak Hill down to Antioch: Father Ryan and Lipscomb Academy, a Coptic Orthodox academy, Church of Christ and non-denominational K-12 schools, and a school for learning differences.
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: Pre-K is outside EFS, which starts at kindergarten. Tennessee's Voluntary Pre-K and TDHS Smart Steps child care assistance are the funding tools for this age.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grow Academy 830 Kirkwood Ave, Nashville 37204 | Christian Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-K | IV | Not listed | — |
| Montessori Centre 4608 Granny White Pike, Nashville 37220 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | PK-K | I | Not listed | — |
| Primrose School of Nashville 12 South 2400 10th Avenue South, Nashville 37204 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Nashville, Antioch & Oak Hill | 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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