Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TN School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Music City Montessori
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked TN School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Music City Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2020
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Our tuition is based on age and full time or part time enrollment. Standard 3-6 year old tuition is $1,000.00 per month.
Admissions Director
Lori Eldridge
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Science Program
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classgymnastics
School Notes
- Established in 2020, Music City Montessori is located in the Donelson area in Nashville, Tennessee.
- We serve children ages 8 weeks through 5th grade.
- We employ Dr. Maria Montessori's method of teaching.
- The environment is a mixed age grouping, this provides the opportunity for the children to learn from each other.
- The children get lots of one on one lessons and learn about respect for themselves and those around them.
- Our Mission is to provide an environment that encourages and entices the child to become self motivated to exhibit their own greatest learning potential while under the guidance of trained Montessori teachers.
- Music City Montessori is dedicated to creating a community that instills peace, courtesy, respect, and a love for learning.
- The children are given time to explore, to create, to relax, and to discover.
- Music City Montessori was founded in 2020. It was founded by our scholl Director Lori Eldridge who owend Bambini Montessori for 13 years. We stand behind the Montessori Philosophy and use this as our means of loving, nuturing and educating the students enrolled at Music City Montessori.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Music City Montessori offer a summer program?
Yes, Music City Montessori offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Music City Montessori's ranking?
Music City Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Music City Montessori?
The application deadline for Music City Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Music City Montessori located?
Music City Montessori is located in the Stanford Estates neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Music City Montessori is Donelson Christian Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Rosary Academy (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 654 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Christian
300 Danyacrest Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 577-1203
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
190 Graylynn Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-1108
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
401 Center St
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 722-7107
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
119 Center St.
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-2555
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4771 Andrew Jackson Pkwy
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 883-6869
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 654 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Christian
300 Danyacrest Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 577-1203
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
401 Center St
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 722-7107
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
119 Center St.
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-2555
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students
Seventh Day Adventist
100 Academy Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-4055
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 1
Christian
925 Industrial Dr
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-3999
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 654 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Christian
300 Danyacrest Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 577-1203
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
190 Graylynn Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-1108
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
401 Center St
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 722-7107
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
119 Center St.
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-2555
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
801 Porter Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4588
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
190 Graylynn Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-1108
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
401 Center St
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 722-7107
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
119 Center St.
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-2555
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4771 Andrew Jackson Pkwy
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 883-6869
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
801 Porter Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4588
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