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Nashville is set to guide families in choosing private school options for the upcoming academic year. The comprehensive guide highlights both religious and non-religious schools for students from kindergarten to twelfth grade, including renowned institutions like Christ Presbyterian Academy and Father Ryan High School. This resource aims to help families make informed decisions and navigate various educational settings available in the area, ensuring a fit for every child’s needs.
Nashville is preparing for the 2025-2026 academic year with a comprehensive guide detailing private school options for families. The guide covers both religious and non-religious institutions, providing information on a variety of educational settings suitable for students from kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Included are the top independent schools and several public school alternatives available in the area.
Among the featured schools is Christ Presbyterian Academy, located at 2323 Old Hickory Blvd. With an enrollment of 1,440 students, the school offers programs from preschool through twelfth grade. Families interested in learning more about the school can participate in campus visit mornings, which require registration through the school’s website.
Father Ryan High School, situated at 700 Norwood Drive, serves grades nine through twelve with an enrollment of 815 students. The yearly tuition is set at $27,450, and the school holds a Preview Day on October 26, 2025, for prospective families to explore the campus and understand its offerings.
Harpeth Hall, located at 3801 Hobbs Road, is an independent school for girls in grades five through twelve. Enrolling 728 students, it has a yearly tuition of $38,600 and hosts an Admission Preview Day on November 2, 2025, which is open to all without the need for prior registration.
Another notable institution is King’s Academy, located at 394 Strasser Drive and serving students from Pre-K through twelfth grade. The academy has an enrollment of 266 students and a tuition fee of $13,500 for kindergarten through eighth grade. Interested families can email the school for information about tours and upcoming preview dates, which will be announced soon.
Montgomery Bell Academy, found at 4001 Harding Road, caters to boys in grades seven through twelve. The school has a reported enrollment of 852 and a yearly tuition of $39,069. Prospective families can schedule visits using the school’s website.
Overbrook Catholic School, located at 4210 Harding Pike, provides education from preschool through sixth grade with an enrollment of 300 students. The tuition cost is $17,850 for kindergarten through sixth grade, and families need to register for events via email.
For families seeking options for older children, St. Cecilia Academy, also at 4210 Harding Pike, serves girls in grades seven through twelve. With an enrollment of 270 students, St. Cecilia has tuition rates of $19,900 for junior high and $23,950 for high school. Interested families can register online for the open house events.
Davidson Academy offers education from preschool through twelfth grade at 1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd. The academy enrolls 700 students and has a variable tuition ranging from $13,840 to $16,400. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the school to arrange for shadow day visits.
Ensworth School includes two campuses located at 211 Ensworth Avenue (K-8) and 7401 Highway 100 (9-12), offering a K-12 experience with a total enrollment of 1,260 students. Tuition ranges from $31,600 to $41,950. Families can RSVP for open house events via the school’s website.
Galileo Preparatory Academy, situated at 325 Seaboard Lane Suite 150 in Franklin, TN, caters to students from kindergarten to twelfth grade. With an enrollment of 40 and tuition rates of $16,500 for grades K-8 and $24,200 for grades 9-12, families can schedule tours by visiting the website.
The University School of Nashville (USN), located at 2000 Edgehill Avenue, serves grades K-12 with an enrollment of 1,075 students. Tuition varies by grade level, reaching $27,976 for Lower School and up to $34,718 for High School. Families interested in applying must meet the December 1, 2026 deadline.
Additionally, applications for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship program will open on May 15, 2025. This initiative includes 210 schools in Middle Tennessee that will accept scholarship funds for the upcoming academic year. The Tennessee Education Freedom Act, which facilitates this program, was signed into law on February 12, 2025.
This information provides Nashville families with essential resources to make informed decisions about their children’s education in the upcoming school year.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Education
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