Hoover Academy
Hoover Academy is a new, full-time schooling option for elementary and middle-aged students with suspected or diagnosed reading disabilities. At Hoover Academy, students are empowered to learn more effectively through hands-on, tailored instruction in small group settings. Hoover’s highly trained teachers and Certified Academic Language Therapists offer comprehensive Orton-Gillingham based reading intervention, as well as multi-sensory instruction in the areas of math, science, history, music, and art. In addition, all students at Hoover Academy participate in a fun and interactive course that teaches them how to learn and targets the building of executive functioning and organizational skills. This process-based learning technique (The Feuerstein Method) equips students with the confidence, tools, and strategies necessary to flourish in future academic settings. By fostering a fun and interactive learning environment and teaching evidence-based curricula that accommodates reading challenges, Hoover Academy strives to make literacy available to everyone!
Overbrook School
Overbrook School, located on 83 acres in the heart of Nashville, has prepared students for high school, college, and beyond since 1936. An academically-rigorous approach to education emphasizes the true learning that leads to wisdom. While Overbrook students excel academically at a level above the national norm, we also form leaders for tomorrow. Faculty and staff help students build a foundation where a life of virtue, grounded in friendship with Jesus Christ, who is Truth, leads to happiness, fulfillment, and joy.Nashville’s premier preschool, Overbrook, utilizes a Montessori-based, hybrid approach for their youngest students to be prepared for Kindergarten. As students enter grade school, they are reading at an early age, participating in STEM projects, excelling at higher-level math classes, and receiving sacramental preparation. Enrolling preschool – 6th grade, Overbrook School is a co-education, private, independent Catholic school. Owned and operated by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, Overbrook offers small class sizes, multi-layered student supports, and exciting afterschool programming.For more information, please visit overbrook.edu.
TIP: “We could not have found a better environment for our children to learn and grow. We have been impressed with Overbrook’s academics and have fallen in love with the community that supports our children and family.” — Heather Schoch, current Overbrook parent
St. Cecilia Academy
St. Cecilia Academy is a four-year, college preparatory high school for young women seeking to grow in character, confidence, and creativity. Our independent, Catholic, all-girl environment ennobles young women, equips them to excel, and inspires them to lead lives of integrity both in and out of the classroom. Founded by the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in 1860, St. Cecilia Academy is the oldest continually operating high school in Nashville. SCA provides a rigorous liberal arts academic program in a Christ-centered environment. St. Cecilia is the patron saint of the arts, and SCA takes pride in its long tradition of excellence in the arts, reflected in its extensive offerings. SCA offers the opportunity for young women to know their worth and potential. In the classroom or on the athletic fields, St. Cecilia girls have an abiding sense of purpose. They collect an impressive list of academic honors to prepare for their future education at the next level.Last year’s senior class was offered over $10.2 million in merit aid awards for a wide range of talents, including academic achievement, leadership, athletics, service, and the arts. They are now attending 32 colleges and universities in 18 states and making a difference in the world everywhere they go. St. Cecilia Academy has been consistently recognized nationally since 2004 to the Catholic Education Honor Roll School by the Cardinal Newman Society. Visit stcecilia.edu to see what it is like to be a St. Cecilia Girl!
Birmingham-Southern College
You’ll find a world of opportunity at Birmingham-Southern College – for a price that aligns with public universities. Your personalized education on the Hilltop begins with small class sizes and faculty who challenge you to do your very best. BSC also offers leadership opportunities, real-world experience, and a fast track to graduate in four years. Whatever you choose to study, you’ll graduate with a degree from BSC that gives you the ability to communicate clearly, connect ideas, analyze data, and stay ahead of emerging trends – the reasons Fortune 500s and tech companies want our liberal arts grads. Birmingham-Southern College was an early adopter of an outcomes-based curriculum, designed with your future in mind. That allows you to be flexible and explore your interests.Make the Hilltop your home – more than 70 percent of students living on campus – and you’ll find a place to discover and learn about yourself.
TIP: BSC’s unique January Exploration Term, or E-Term, gives you a month each year to break free and research, intern, travel, serve, or study a new subject. This 50-year tradition allows students to engage in life-changing experiences on campus and around the globe.
Battle Ground Academy
Battle Ground Academy is located in Franklin, Tenn., and is the No. 1 Private K-12 School in Williamson County.Known for creating an elevated educational experience, we believe in the enormous potential within every child, and we know that full potential is not achieved by merely acquiring academic skills and facts. It is achieved within a community where the needs of each individual are recognized, supported, and encouraged, where students have a voice in what and how they learn, and where teachable moments extend far beyond the walls of our classrooms.Once our students leave the halls of the Academy, they join an alumni network of more than 3,500 Wildcats worldwide, who give their time, treasure, and talent annually to provide opportunities and experiences for current BGA students.
ADMISSION PROCESS: BGA is accepting applications for the 2022-23 academic year and offering individual tours by appointment. Families interested in first-round admission consideration must apply by January 15. Learn more at battlegroundacademy.org/admissions.
TIP: In the Spring of 2021, BGA opened the doors of the Sondra Morris and Robert N. Moore Jr. ‘52 Center for Arts and Entrepreneurship, providing students, teachers, and the entire BGA community with a space that celebrates the performing arts and helps develop skills and talents necessary to succeed in college and beyond. The new center includes a 550-seat, state-of-the-art theatre, the Yarbrough Family Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and a makerspace where students can work together to bring their ideas to life.
Currey Ingram Academy
Situated on a beautiful 83-acre campus in Brentwood, Tennessee, Currey Ingram Academy is a K-12 day school and 9-12 boarding school for students with learning differences. Some of our students have diagnoses such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, twice exceptional, executive function and/or processing speed deficits, and others simply thrive best in a smaller, more personalized setting.“Currey Ingram is the best decision that we have ever made for a child. It has been life-changing.” ~ Anonymous parent comment from the 2020-21 all-school survey.If your child is not reaching his or her fullest potential in a traditional classroom, Currey Ingram can help arm them with the tools to succeed. Through small classes and individualized learning plans, we address each student’s learning profile – allowing students to soar ahead in areas of strength while shoring up any areas of need. Strong signature programs, arts, athletics and extracurricular activities emphasize student strengths and talents, while offering support in speech-language and occupational therapy, executive function skills, social-emotional learning, school counseling, and college counseling round out our approach to preparing every child for college and for life.
TIP: Currey Ingram Academy features in-person instruction and has a year-round admissions process, which means it is never too late to apply. For more information about admissions, and to set up an in-person tour, contact the Admissions Office at admissions@curreyingram.org or call (615) 507-3173.
Ensworth School
Envision a vibrant, dynamic community committed to the search for truth. Ensworth provides a challenging program within a nurturing environment, creating an inspiring and joyful place where students develop the intellectual agility and self-confidence they need to grow and thrive.Ensworth believes that the key to developing lifelong learners is awakening and cultivating intellectual curiosity, and our curriculum engages students as active learners, encouraging their individual approaches to exploration and understanding. Students have opportunities to discover and develop their talents both inside and outside the classroom, and they flourish in an environment where their unique skills and interests are respected and nurtured.At Ensworth, students are more than scholars, athletes, and artists—they are courageous and compassionate global citizens who are empowered to make a difference. Learn more about our K-12, coeducational program at www.ensworth.com.
Franklin Road Academy
Franklin Road Academy is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade coeducational independent school offering a challenging educational experience in an inclusive Christian community. FRA provides an excellent education within a collaborative learning environment, preparing students to attend the finest colleges and universities across the nation while also cultivating a concern for others within and beyond their own community. With innovative academic spaces like a DNA Lab and Innovation Lab, students are honing team-building, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills in dynamic spaces as they become critical thinkers and leaders in pursuit of excellence.FRA is big enough to offer students opportunities to discover and pursue their passions and small enough to know each family’s story. FRA fosters a healthy student experience with intentional class sizes that allow students to fully engage in the classroom while competing at a high athletic level or perfecting an art form. For more information, call our Admission Office at 615-832-8845 or visit www.franklinroadacademy.com.
TIP: At FRA, service learning is an essential part of the complete educational experience as students are encouraged to lead and participate in a variety of opportunities including Service Saturdays, Crafts for a Cause, Senior Habitat Build, and Philanthropy 101. Through experiential learning and community engagement, our students discover innovative ways to meet the world’s needs as they become leaders who are guided by Christian principles and compelled to lead lives of compassionate global citizenship.
Harding Academy
Harding Academy is a coeducational, nonsectarian day school serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Our PreK-8 model provides the optimal environment in which to strike this balance. We strive to inspire the mind and nurture the spirit in all we do. Our seventh graders regularly place in the top three percent of Tennessee high school students taking the ACT. We offer twenty-one competitive team sports and numerous interscholastic activities. Harding Academy produces two full-scale student led theater programs each year.At Harding we serve each and every student with a whole-child approach and through challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum, character education, and extracurricular activities. We seek to serve a diverse community of families searching for the optimal pathways to some of the nation’s most challenging public and independent high schools, and who share our mission to foster thoughtful, lifelong learners and responsible, caring citizens. For more information and to schedule a tour visit hardingacademy.org.
Harpeth Hall
At Harpeth Hall, ambitions become achievements and girls become purposeful young women eager to take on the world and make a positive difference within it.As an independent, college preparatory school for students in 5th through 12th grades, every aspect of Harpeth Hall is designed with girls in mind. The student council president is a girl. The soccer captain is a girl. The robotics team leader is a girl. At Harpeth Hall, we know how girls learn best and provide an environment where our students are embraced for who they are and encouraged in their intellectual curiosity. We affirm that every day, every girl is a leader. For more than 150 years, Harpeth Hall has held true to the idea that girls deserve an excellent education full of possibilities and purpose. At Harpeth Hall, all girls are welcome and every girl thrives. To learn more about Harpeth Hall, where students learn to think critically, lead confidently, and live honorably, visit HarpethHall.org.
Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy is the only boys school in Middle Tennessee. MBA’s history is woven into the ideal of developing “Gentlemen, Scholars, Athletes,” and keeping current in our world. We work to ensure that a boy’s effort, excellence, and character define him – not his last name or zip code.
MBA offers:
• Intellectual rigor and strong friendships that build confidence and competence.
• An education that imbues skills and foundations and affords students the openness to explore ideas.
• Boys that are committed to hard work and meeting challenges.
• The ability to strive for balance and excellence.
• The fostering of meaningful interior lives that nurture their emotional as well as intellectual intelligence.
• The development of a spirit of great aspirations in and out of the classroom.
• A faculty who know and are passionate about their subject and who can convey that information with care and appreciation.
We are committed to building boys into great men who will make a difference in their communities. We hope they leave our school with vision and empathy to be kind, humble, and thoughtful people.
Mt. Juliet Christian Academy
Located fifteen minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Mt. Juliet Christian Academy (MJCA) is a private Christian school that is a ministry of First Baptist Church Mt. Juliet. We desire to partner with families in developing students to think, lead, and live based upon a biblical worldview. As a college-preparatory school that serves students in PK-1 through 12th grade, we extend a variety of opportunities through numerous academic, fine arts, and athletic programs, including a formal leadership academy. Founded in 1979, MJCA is celebrating over 40 years of providing a quality, biblically-based education to greater Mt. Juliet.Guided by our mission, we approach education with the goal of “enriching minds, engaging hearts, and equipping hands” with excellence for the glory of God! Rigorous curriculum, including advanced placement courses are all taught within a biblical-worldview framework. Active learning in every classroom meets the highest academic standards while holding a strong, Christ-centered foundation. Join the MJCA family today! Visit mjca.org to learn more!
Motlow State Community College
Motlow State Community College is the #1 provider of free tuition scholarships in middle Tennessee. We repeatedly rank as a #1 top-performing college in the state, and we consistently lead the state in dual enrollment. Students come to Motlow from a variety of backgrounds, and we help them reach their goals. Whether full-time, part-time, traditional, or non-traditional, students leave Motlow prepared for employment, career advancement, and a four-year college or university transfer. We have locations in Tullahoma, McMinnville, Fayetteville, Smyrna, and Sparta.Additionally, we have partnerships with numerous colleges and universities so students can seamlessly continue their education. Motlow provides high school students with opportunities to earn college credit or even earn their associate degree before finishing high school. Our instructional staff includes award-winning faculty recognized for their scholarship and service. They lead a student body that consistently wins juried regional and national awards for critical skills and leadership performance. We embed emerging technologies across our learning platforms to equip our graduates with high-demand skills that help them compete for high-demand wages.
TIP: To learn more about Motlow’s tuition opportunities, visit Motlow.com/simpleandfree
We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym
We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym was founded to provide a place for children of all ages and ability levels to play and grow together. As the only kid’s gym that offers an inclusive philosophy we have found that all children can benefit from uniquely designed sensory equipment that is specifically designed to aid children with sensory processing disorders. By allowing children of all ability levels to play together, they are able to learn a great deal from each other. The staff at We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym – Franklin will be composed of the most caring, understanding and energetic people around. We will have a host of staffers and volunteers who come to us in order to assist our gym and its goal of aiding children with special needs in growing beyond the expectations of doctors and therapists.
TIP: Through our nonprofit My Brother Rocks The Spectrum Foundation, we help families receive the funding they need to participate in social skills, classes, private therapies and occupational therapy with specialized sensory swings and equipment.
Saint Henry School
Saint Henry School provides a vibrant, faith-filled, academically rich school environment. Teachers challenge and support students to achieve their highest potential and seek to make all academic areas come to life in developmentally appropriate ways. In all grades, students engage in the core subjects of Religion, Math, Science, Literature, English, and Social Studies, thus continually deepening their comprehension of fundamental concepts and skills. We offer academic contests in almost every discipline (National History, Spelling and Geography Bees, Math and Science Olympiads, MTSU STEM Expo, Lego League, Middle Tennessee Vocal Association Contest, Mid-State Band Competition and Nashville Art Shows/Contests). Our Zero Hour Program offers Latin, Debate, Guitar and Drones. We offer sports teams for all levels of play, a spring drama production, forensics, scouts and many service opportunities. Full-time nurse practitioner on staff, counseling services and a Resource Department for educational testing, guidance and instructional support. Before and aftercare are available.
TIP: “St. Henry’s is one of the best decisions we made for our daughter; because of the academic standards she was held to, she developed an advanced knowledge base, work ethic, and discipline that prepared her for the rigorous academic challenges in high school. We are proud to see her as humble, respectful, and encouraging of others; character traits developed within the St. Henry’s family that have continued to live strong.” Online parent review - Greatschools.org.
St. Paul Christian Academy
St. Paul Christian Academy is a co-educational, interdenominational, independent, elementary school (junior kindergarten to 6th grade). At St. Paul, we walk with parents to establish a permanent foundation for our students so that they might flourish by pursuing academic excellence, a passion for Christ, and an ever-deepening understanding of their call to be leaders who uniquely shape the world in which they live. We form this foundation by creating a place filled with childlike wonder where your child is known, loved, nurtured, and challenged to be his or her best. We hold high expectations for our students, and our nurturing environment helps them meet those expectations to reach their highest potential. As a result, our students are well prepared for acceptance into the most competitive college-preparatory schools in Nashville. At the center of everything we do is our center pillar, passion for Christ; we desire all of our students to come to know and love God, understand his Word, and develop the wisdom, courage, and strength to walk in His ways. We believe that God is calling our students to become Christian leaders in their homes, at their schools, in their future careers, and throughout their lives. We equip our students to understand Christian leadership, and we give them opportunities to practice leading; students lead chapel programs, help keep our campus clean, participate in service at every grade level, and mentor younger students in our buddy program. Additionally, in their capstone year, our sixth graders have new, daily opportunities to serve our school as they prepare to be leaders in their next schools and beyond.
