Top Private Schools in Nashville

Private Schools in Nashville

Here is a rundown of our partnering top independent schools in and around Nashville. This is for grades kindergarten and up and includes both religious and non-religious options. Middle Tennessee has an abundance of options when it comes to private education, as well as many options in the public school sector as well. We encourage you to reach out to the schools below in your quest to find the best fit for your family.

*Top-Tier Partners are listed first, in alphabetical order. Listing Partners are listed afterward, also in alphabetical order.

We also have: StyleBlueprint’s Private School Open Houses article located here.

Franklin Road Academy

School Statement: Franklin Road Academy provides a challenging educational experience in an inclusive Christian community with an unwavering commitment to develop leaders of integrity and purpose. We will inspire in our students a lifelong love of learning through a dynamic academic program which will prepare them for success in life; Encourage students to discover their passions through opportunities in academics, the arts, athletics, and servant leadership; Nurture leaders of integrity, guided by Christian principles, compelled to lead lives of compassionate global citizenship.

Open Houses & Events

Preview Day: November 5, 2023 at 2 p.m.
RSVP by visiting franklinroadacademy.com/admission/visit-us/open-house-social-media

 

Harding Academy

School Statement: Within an inclusive and diverse community of engaged partners, Harding Academy will set the standard for premier Pre-K-8 independent schools as we inspire our students’ intellectual development, embrace their balanced, personal growth, and develop well-prepared leaders and positive contributors to our 21st-century society. With the Pre-K-8 model as a foundation, Harding Academy students learn and grow in a nurturing atmosphere that gives them the time and guidance to explore identity, goals, and interests. By the time they reach eighth grade, they are fully prepared to choose the high school that best fits who they have become—and they are fully prepared to be leaders when they get there.

Open Houses & Events

Harding Fall Festival: Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tours are available through January for families interested in applying to Harding Academy for the 2024-2025 school year. To schedule a tour, please call (615) 356-2974 or email [email protected].

 

Harpeth Hall

School Statement: For more than 155 years, Harpeth Hall has held true to the idea that girls deserve an excellent education full of possibilities and purpose. Through the strength of community and opportunity, Harpeth Hall educates girls and young women to think critically, lead confidently, and live honorably.

 

Open Houses & Events

Admission Preview Day: Sunday, November 5, 2023. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and the Preview Day program begins at 2 p.m.
Learn more at HarpethHall.org/admission

Montgomery Bell Academy

School Statement: Montgomery Bell Academy is the oldest independent school for boys in Tennessee. Founded in 1867, MBA is home to 850 boys in grades 7-12. MBA offers young men an exemplary college preparatory experience in an inclusive community, assisting them to be “gentlemen, scholars, and athletes” and young men of wisdom and moral integrity who will make significant contributions to society.

Open Houses & Events

Parent coffee & tours: Every Thursday at 10 a.m.
Student full- or half-day tours: Offered September through November and in January. Call to schedule.
Carnival and Picnic: Friday, September 1, 2023, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Admission Preview Day: Sunday, October 29, 2023, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Parent Admission Sessions: January 10, 11, and 16, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

Overbrook Catholic School

School Statement: Inspired by the example of St. Dominic, Overbrook Catholic School educates children to seek and embrace the truth, fostering in them a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Children are thus prepared in mind and heart to give joyful witness to the truth in their own lives.

Open Houses & Events

Open Houses: Saturday, October 28, 2023. RSVP at overbrook.edu/admissions/open-house
Lunch and Learns: September 19, October 17, and November 7, 2023 and January 23, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m. Register at overbrook.edu/admissions/lunch-and-learn.
Parent Tours: Available year-round, Monday through Friday. Schedule via phone call or at overbrook.edu/admissions/schedule-a-visit.
Student Shadow Days: Available August through May

 

St. Bernard Academy

School Statement: An Independent, Inclusive, Catholic school steeped in the tradition of Mercy in the heart of Nashville.

Open Houses & Events

St. Bernard Academy welcomes prospective families through individual, personalized tours at your convenience during the school day, Monday through Friday. Learn more by visiting stbernardacademy.org or schedule a tour by visiting stbernardacademy.org/apply/inquire.

 

St. Cecilia Academy

School Statement: Exercising its mission on the foundation of the life and teaching of the Catholic Church, St. Cecilia Academy ennobles young women, equips them to excel, and inspires them to lead lives of integrity.

Open Houses & Events

Preview Day: October 29, 2023, at 3 p.m.
Walk-In Wednesdays: Every Wednesday starting September 6, 2023 from Noon to 1 p.m. Stop by campus for a personal tour and to speak with the admissions team.
Fireside Chats: September 14 & 28, October 19, November 2 & 16, and December 7, 2023 at noon and January 11, 2024 at noon. An informal event for prospective parents with lunch provided. Register at stcecilia.edu/admissions/fireside-chat
Shadow Days: Email [email protected] or call (615) 298-4525 x 377 to schedule a Shadow Day!
Girls’ Night Out: 5th & 6th grade girls on September 22, 2023, 7th & 8th grade girls on October 27, 2023. Registration required at stcecilia.edu/girlsnightout.

St. Paul Christian Academy

School Statement: St. Paul Christian Academy integrates academic excellence with a passion for Christ to develop a strong foundation for young leaders who uniquely shape the world in which they live.

Open Houses & Events

Lower School Open Houses (JK-2nd): October 19 and October 27, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Upper School Open House: November 2, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

St. Paul offers daily (excluding Wednesdays) individualized tours to prospective families at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Visit stpaulchristianacademy.org/visit to register.

If the above times do not suit your schedule, please email Nikki Raymond at [email protected].

 

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Battle Ground Academy

School statement: To ignite and nurture student curiosity, intellect, and character

Open Houses & Events

Campus tours are available by appointment. Visit battlegroundacademy.org/admissions/visit-campus to learn more.

Brentwood Academy

School Statement: Brentwood Academy is a co-educational, independent, college preparatory school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each whole person – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God.

Open Houses & Events

Admission Days: November 11, 2023, and February 3, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. RSVP online at brentwoodacademy.com/starthere.
Campus tours are available daily by appointment. Schedule a tour or view the virtual tour at brentwoodacademy.com/starthere.
Contact the Admission Office at [email protected] or (615) 523-0611 with any questions.

 

Christ the King School

School Statement: Christ the King School serves God by educating students within the Catholic tradition of faith, academic excellence, love, and service. Always Thinking, Always Growing.

Open Houses & Events

October 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For private tours and more information contact Ms. Dianne Gerth in the Admissions Office by email at [email protected] or by phone at (615) 777-8975.

 

Currey Ingram Academy

School Statement: The mission of Currey Ingram Academy is to provide an exemplary PreK-12 day and boarding school program that empowers students with learning differences to achieve their fullest potential.

Open Houses & Events

Personal tours can be scheduled by visiting curreyingram.org/admission/schedule-a-tour.

 

Ensworth

School Statement: Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.

Open Houses & Events

Kindergarten Admission Lunch: September 27, 2023 and November 8, 2023 at 11:30 a.m.
Middle School Preview (Grades 5-8): October 3, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
High School Preview: October 22, 2023 at 2 p.m.

RSVP for the above events at ensworth.com/visit

 

Episcopal School of Nashville

School Statement: With Mind and Spirit Soaring.

Open Houses & Events

Schoolwide:
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

Early Childhood:
Monday, November 14, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.

Lower School:
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.

Middle School:
Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
Monday, December 12, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.

 

Father Ryan High School

School Statement:  A Tradition of Faith, Knowledge, Service.

Open Houses & Events

4th-8th Grade Preview Day: Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Register at fatherryan.org/events
Junior Irish Night: September 29, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Academic Lawn

 

Gateway Academy

School Statement: We meet students where they are and empower them to grow!

Open Houses & Events

Open House: August 8, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. RSVP not required. Complimentary refreshments. (Brentwood and Nashville campuses)
Personal Tours: Personal tours can be scheduled by visiting https://mylearnlab.com/gateway-academy-personal-tour-reservation/
Free Educational Workshops for Parents/Guardians of Students K-12: August 29 and December 12, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Free Educational Workshops for Parents/Guardians of Students K-5: September 26, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Free Educational Workshops for Parents/Guardians of Students Grades 6-8: October 24, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Free Educational Workshops for Parents/Guardians of Students Grades 9-12: November 28, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit https://mylearnlab.com/events/ for more details about the Educational Workshops for Parents.

 

Holy Rosary Academy

School Statement: The mission of the Holy Rosary Academy community is to support and encourage the development of each child’s unique set of God-given talents by providing a Catholic education grounded in Gospel values and committed to excellence.

Open Houses & Events

October 24, 2023

 

Linden Waldorf School

School Statement: At Linden Waldorf, we believe the act of making—of creating something from nothing, of joining disparate parts into a cohesive whole, of revising what currently exists for greater effectiveness—is one of the most important capacities for our children’s success in the unknown future. And to make requires the ability to imagine the possible and pursue it with tenacity. At Linden Waldorf, we cultivate your child’s imagination, as a tool and a skill, from their first day with us. Because with imagination, the future is theirs to make.

Open Houses & Events

Campus Preview Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 10 a.m.
Linden’s 26th Annual Elves Faire: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Register for a private tour by visiting lindenwaldorf.org/admissions/visit.

 

Pope John Paul II Preparatory School

School Statement: Inspired by faith, Pope John Paul II Preparatory School prepares students to be strong in mind, body, character, and spirit for lives of learning and service, according to the gospel.

Open Houses & Events

Student Shadow Day: A requirement of the admissions process. Visit popeprep.org/admissions/visit-jpii to view dates and register for a Student Shadow Day.
Community Knight: Cheer on the Knights September 15, 2023 at 7 p.m.. Tickets must be reserved for students by visiting popeprep.org/admissions/visit-jpii or visit the Admissions Tent between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for swag and a free game ticket which includes a complimentary trip to the concessions stand! Tickets may be purchased for parents by visiting gofan.co/app/school/TN71312. Tickets will not be sold at the gate. Students are free.
Open House: October 19, 2023 at 9:15 a.m.. Register by visiting popeprep.org/admissions/visit-jpii.

 

Saint Ann School

School Statement: Your child will soar at Saint Ann School because we are an environment infused with the love of Christ. Where your child’s uniqueness is encouraged as they pursue academic excellence, engage in service for others, and thrive in their pursuit for peace and justice. Visit our website to learn more!

Open Houses & Events

Open House: November 16, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. RSVP not required.
Fall Festival: October 21, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Saint Henry School

School Statement: Faithful to the teaching of the Catholic Church, Saint Henry School builds the kingdom of God by forming students in faith, academic integrity, and service to others.

Open Houses & Events

Open House: August 27, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
RSVP online at sthenryschool.org/open-house-rsvp.