The Covenant School Photo - Located in the heart of Green Hills.

Best Davidson County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 60 private elementary schools serving 19,381 students in Davidson County, TN.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Davidson County, TN include Harpeth Hall School, Lipscomb Academy, and Montgomery Bell Academy.
The average tuition cost is $17,088, which is higher than the Tennessee private elementary school average tuition cost of $13,615.
66% of private elementary schools in Davidson County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Davidson County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Ensworth School
The Ensworth School Photo - In the Lower School, classroom teachers and enrichment teachers work together to engage students in active learning where questions and curiosity are encouraged. Students are introduced to fundamental content and Core Skills that they will continue to develop throughout their Ensworth experience, laying a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning.
(2)
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 22 Tuition listed
St. Paul Christian Academy
St. Paul Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
5033 Hillsboro Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 269-4751
Gr: PK-6 | 375 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Akiva School
Akiva School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(5)
809 Percy Warner Blvd
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 356-1880
Gr: K-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Benton Hall Academy
Benton Hall Academy Photo
Special Education School
(3)
5555 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 791-6467
Gr: 3-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Presbyterian Academy
(Presbyterian)
2323A Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 373-9550
Gr: PK-12 | 1,141 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16
Christ The King School
Christ The King School Photo
(Catholic)
3105 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 292-9465
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
The Covenant School
The Covenant School Photo - Located in the heart of Green Hills.
(Presbyterian)
(14)
33 Burton Hills Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 467-2313
Gr: NS-6 | 211 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Davidson Academy
Davidson Academy Photo - Class of 22 classmates holding their DA preschool graduation photo.
(Christian)
(9)
1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-5300
Gr: NS-12 | 645 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Donelson Christian Academy
(Christian)
300 Danyacrest Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 577-1203
Gr: K-12 | 654 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ezell-harding Christian School
Ezell-harding Christian School Photo - Ezell-Harding Christian School students
(Church of Christ)
574 Bell Road
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 367-0532
Gr: NS-12 | 361 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Franklin Road Academy
Franklin Road Academy Photo
(6)
4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
Gr: PK-12 | 1,040 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Goodpasture Christian School
(Church of Christ)
619 W Due West Avenue
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 868-2600
Gr: NS-12 | 974 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Harding Academy
Harding Academy Photo
(11)
170 Windsor Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 356-5510
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harpeth Hall School
Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend.
All-girls
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Gr: 5-12 | 729 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
Holy Rosary Academy
Holy Rosary Academy Photo
(Catholic)
190 Graylynn Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-1108
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Jesus Only Academy
(Pentecostal)
324 Glenrose Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 242-6216
Gr: PK-9 | 26 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School Photo - 100 Days of School at Preschool!
(Christian)
(3)
5100 Blue Hole Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 331-6286
Gr: PK-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lipscomb Academy
Lipscomb Academy Photo - At Lipscomb Academy, the Endeavor Program empowers students to reach new heights through innovative, hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. With a flexible schedule, students can tailor their learning to fit their individual needs and interests, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally.
(Church of Christ)
(3)
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
Gr: NS-12 | 1,420 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Madison Campus Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1515 Sutherland Dr
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-4575
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Tuition listed
Madison Nazarene Christian Academy
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
503 Lanier Drive
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-2746
Gr: NS-12 | 51 students
Metro Christian Academy
Metro Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
322 East Cedar St
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1184
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
(1)
100 Montessori Dr.
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 833-3610
Gr: NS-12 | 314 students Extracurrculars: 11
Montessori East
Montessori East Photo - Language - Reading Analysis
Montessori School
801 Porter Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4588
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy Photo - Montgomery Bell Academy's 146th Commencement
All-boys
(1)
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Gr: 7-12 | 849 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Music City Montessori
Music City Montessori Photo - Pouring Work~Practical Life
Montessori School
3028 Lebanon Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 953-7555
Gr: NS-5 | 87 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Nashville Christian School
Nashville Christian School Photo - At Nashville Christian, the administrators, teachers, coaches, and staff seek to mentor and guide each student into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. Our goal is that each senior graduates equipped with not only a great education, but also with solid personal faith that will carry them throughout the rest of their lives.
(Church of Christ)
(8)
7555 Sawyer Brown Road
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 356-5600
Gr: PK-12 | 1,073 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Oak Hill School
The Oak Hill School Photo
(Presbyterian)
4815 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 297-6544
Gr: PK-6 | 559 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Overbrook Catholic School
Overbrook Catholic School Photo - Students petting sheep at Beyond the Brook Farm, an extension of the STEM program at Overbrook Catholic School in Nashville, TN.
(Catholic)
(3)
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 292-5134
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Priest Lake Christian Academy
Priest Lake Christian Academy Photo - We have hands-on learning!
(Baptist)
(1)
3325 Anderson Road
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 366-1423
Gr: PK-2 | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ann School
St. Ann School Photo - Science Experiments
(Catholic)
5105 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 269-0565
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Bernard Academy
St. Bernard Academy Photo - SBA strives to connect our students' head, heart, and hands with various projects throughout the year. Service learning is incorporated at every level.
(Catholic)
2304 Bernard Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 385-0440
Gr: NS-8 | 385 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
St. Cecilia Academy
St. Cecilia Academy Photo - Situated on 83 acres in the heart of West Nashville, St. Cecilia Academy is the oldest continually running high school in the area. Girls in grades 7-12 get an exemplary education as part of the Dominican Difference.
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-4525
Gr: 7-12 | 272 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
St. Edward School
St. Edward School Photo
(Catholic)
190 Thompson Lane
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 833-5770
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Henry Elementary School
(Catholic)
(5)
6401 Harding Rd
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 352-1328
Gr: K-9 | 699 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
1225 Gallatin Pike S
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-1491
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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Davidson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2803 Foster Ave Ste 101
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-0405
Gr: K-12 | 338 students
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 227-5797
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Nashville Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School (Christian)
127 Rader Dr
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 279-6310
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students
4300 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 383-9681
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
279 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 921-9310
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
2204 Foster Avenue
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 254-7588
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Davidson County, TN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Davidson County, TN include Harpeth Hall School, Lipscomb Academy, and Montgomery Bell Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Davidson County?
60 private elementary schools are located in Davidson County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Davidson County?
The average tuition cost is $17,088, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $13,615.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Davidson County?
Davidson County private elementary schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Davidson County?
66% of private elementary schools in Davidson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Davidson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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