#1 Best Independent Schools in Davidson County, TN
Harpeth Hall School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Nashville, TN
A+Overall gradeAll girls724 students7 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Davidson County, TN
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Davidson County, TN. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Davidson County, TN
Montgomery Bell Academy
Independent school · Grades 7–12
The only all-boys school in Nashville
Nashville, TN
A+Overall gradeAll boys850 students8 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Davidson County, TN
Linden Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Nashville, TN
A-Overall grade131 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Davidson County, TN
Hermitage Hall
Independent school · Grades 1–12
Serving families in Nashville since at least 2011
Nashville, TN
B+Overall grade85 students11 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Davidson County, TN
Templeton Academy
Independent school · Grades 5–12
One of 8 independent schools in Nashville
Nashville, TN
BOverall grade125 students10 students per teacher
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