Four private schools on this list have campuses in Franklin: Battle Ground Academy, Franklin Christian Academy, Franklin Classical School and Grace Christian Academy. Their published 2026-27 tuition runs from $7,025 (Grace Christian Academy pre-K) to $32,600 (Battle Ground Academy upper school). Franklin Road Academy, despite its name, is in Nashville at 4700 Franklin Pike, and Ensworth and Currey Ingram Academy are also outside Franklin.
At a glance
| Private schools with Franklin campuses (this list) | Battle Ground Academy, Franklin Christian Academy, Franklin Classical School, Grace Christian Academy |
|---|---|
| Highest published Franklin tuition, 2026-27 | $32,600 (BGA upper school, meals included) |
| Lowest published Franklin tuition, 2026-27 | $7,025 (Grace Christian Academy pre-K) |
| Franklin Road Academy | 4700 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220 |
| Order of this list | Alphabetical, not a ranking |
About this list
Schools are listed alphabetically. The order is not a ranking, and this guide does not judge which school is best. Each entry gives what the school itself publishes: grades, campus address, enrollment and 2026-27 tuition where it is posted. Where a school doesn't post a figure, the entry says so rather than estimating.
Three schools on the list are outside Franklin. They are included because Franklin buyers commonly compare them and because one of them, Franklin Road Academy, appears in search results for Franklin private schools despite being in Nashville. Google's local results for this search also show New Hope Academy; no details about it were verified for this guide, so it has no entry here.
Private schools in and near Franklin, A to Z
Battle Ground Academy (Franklin): age 3 to grade 12
Battle Ground Academy (BGA) is an independent school in Franklin serving age 3 through 12th grade on three campuses: the Early Learning Center at 101 Legends Club Lane (37069), the Harpeth Campus for kindergarten to fourth grade at 150 Franklin Road (37064), and the Glen Echo Campus for grades 5-12 at 336 Ernest Rice Lane (37069).
BGA's 2026-27 tuition and fees are $17,300 for the Early Learning Center (3s through junior kindergarten), $24,900 for the lower school (K-4) plus an optional $1,300 lunch program, $31,300 for the middle school (5-8) with meals included and $32,600 for the upper school (9-12) with meals included. BGA estimates about $250 more for an iPad lease and textbooks in grades 5-7, and about $1,600 for an iPad or MacBook and textbooks in the upper school.
BGA awarded over $2.5 million in financial aid to 24% of its families for 2024-25, with a typical award of 70-75% of demonstrated need. For new families, the priority deadline is January 15 and the aid application deadline is February 1.
Currey Ingram Academy (Brentwood): JK to grade 12, with boarding
Currey Ingram Academy is at 6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027. It describes itself as a private day school for junior kindergarten through 12th grade and a boarding school for grades 9-12, serving students with dyslexia, ADHD, executive function challenges and other learning differences. It had 443 students in 2025-26.
Day tuition for 2026-27 is $53,100 and boarding tuition is $88,100, plus a $325 enrollment fee. Day tuition covers instruction, a student device, lunch, snacks and field trip fees, among other items. The school says it awarded about $3.99 million in financial assistance to 42% of its families in 2025-26, and that it takes part in Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship and Education Savings Account programs.
Ensworth School (Nashville): K to grade 12 on two campuses
Ensworth is in Nashville, with 1,258 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Its Red Gables Campus for grades K-8 is at 211 Ensworth Avenue (37205), and its Frist Campus for grades 9-12 is at 7401 Highway 100 (37221).
Ensworth's 2026-27 tuition is $30,680 for the lower school (K-5), $36,040 for the middle school (6-8) and $39,100 for the high school (9-12). Required ancillary fees add $2,430, $4,240 and $4,840 respectively, covering lunch, class trips, activity and lab fees, and laptops in the middle and high school, among other items. The school reports $6 million in aid for 2026-27 to 249 students, with an average award of $24,000.
Franklin Christian Academy (Franklin): tuition not posted
Franklin Christian Academy is at 1 Falcon Way, Franklin, TN 37064, and lists 405 students enrolled for 2026-27. Its tuition page does not post tuition amounts; the school asks families to visit or call. It says it provides more than $700,000 in need-based financial assistance each year, assessed by a third-party organization.
The school's tuition page also describes Tennessee's state-funded scholarship, which it says is anticipated to be $7,295 per student for 2026-27, pending final state approval. Ask the school for current tuition, grades offered and how the state scholarship would apply to your situation.
Franklin Classical School (Franklin): K to grade 12
Franklin Classical School, founded in 1992, is a classical Christian school for kindergarten through 12th grade at 1021 Windcross Court, Franklin, TN 37067. It had 371 students in 2025-26 and describes its model as including flexible schedules and limited student technology use.
Its 2026-27 pricing is built differently from the other schools here. The grammar school (K-6) is $11,500. In grades 7-12 the core is a humanities block, $9,500 in grades 7-8 and $10,250 in grades 9-12, with additional elective courses at $900 to $1,060 each ($560 for a one-semester course) and study hall at $200. Required fees include a $150 to $225 application fee and $150 per sport, and registration requires a signed contract and a 12% tuition payment.
Franklin Road Academy (Nashville): PreK3 to grade 12
Franklin Road Academy is not in Franklin. Its campus is at 4700 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220, and it serves PreK3 through 12th grade with 1,126 students. It still ranks fourth on Google for this search, so it is worth being clear about.
FRA's 2026-27 tuition is $18,450 for PreK3, PreK4 or junior kindergarten, $28,200 for K-4, $34,030 for grades 5-8 and $36,370 for grades 9-12. A dining plan is included from kindergarten up. Fees add $700 to $900 for activities and supplies depending on division and $1,695 for technology, with before care, after care and transportation priced separately. FRA says it awards more than $3.2 million in need-based aid each year.
Grace Christian Academy (Franklin): pre-K to grade 12
Grace Christian Academy is at 3265 Southall Road, Franklin, TN 37064, and serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with more than 1,025 students. Its 2026-27 tuition is $7,025 for pre-K, $15,250 for K-4, $17,800 for grades 5-8 and $18,600 for grades 9-12, paid in 12 monthly installments from June 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027.
Tuition includes textbooks, novels and standardized testing materials. New students pay a $50 application fee, and the re-enrollment deposit is $350 per student, up to $700 per family. Households enrolling a fourth or fifth student receive $1,000 off for each. Financial assistance is offered; ask the school for the terms.
Private school tuition compared, 2026-27
Published tuition only, before aid and before required fees unless noted. Ordered alphabetically.
| School | Location | Grades | Students | 2026-27 tuition range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground Academy | Franklin (37064, 37069) | Age 3 to 12 | Not stated | $17,300 to $32,600 (incl. fees) |
| Currey Ingram Academy | Brentwood (37027) | JK to 12; boarding 9-12 | 443 (2025-26) | $53,100 day; $88,100 boarding |
| Ensworth School | Nashville (37205, 37221) | K to 12 | 1,258 | $30,680 to $39,100, plus $2,430 to $4,840 fees |
| Franklin Christian Academy | Franklin (37064) | Ask the school | 405 (2026-27) | Not posted |
| Franklin Classical School | Franklin (37067) | K to 12 | 371 (2025-26) | $11,500 (K-6); $9,500 to $10,250 core block (7-12) plus electives |
| Franklin Road Academy | Nashville (37220) | PreK3 to 12 | 1,126 | $18,450 to $36,370, plus fees |
| Grace Christian Academy | Franklin (37064) | Pre-K to 12 | 1,025+ | $7,025 to $18,600 |
The spread is wide. Across the three Franklin schools that post prices, the 2026-27 cost of a high school year runs from $10,250 plus electives at Franklin Classical to $18,600 at Grace Christian Academy and $32,600 at BGA. The ZIP codes in the table line up with the Franklin ZIP code guide.
How to compare private schools
Count the full cost, not the headline tuition
Tuition pages bundle different things. BGA and FRA include meals in most grades, Ensworth charges required fees of up to $4,840 on top of tuition, and Franklin Classical prices upper grades by the course. Add devices, fees, transportation and after care to compare like with like, and multiply by the years you expect to pay.
Check grades and campus moves
Several schools split grades across campuses: BGA uses three, and Ensworth moves students from its Red Gables Campus to its Frist Campus for high school. Look at where your child would be in each year you expect to enroll, not only where they would start.
Apply for aid on the school's calendar
Aid deadlines come early in the year. BGA's priority deadline for new families is January 15 and its aid application deadline is February 1. BGA, Currey Ingram, Franklin Christian Academy and FRA all describe their aid as need-based, so expect a financial application through each school's own process.
Ask about Tennessee's state scholarship
Currey Ingram says it takes part in Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship and Education Savings Account programs, and Franklin Christian Academy says the state-funded award is anticipated at $7,295 per student for 2026-27, pending final state approval. Eligibility and amounts are set by the state, so confirm them with the school and the state program before you count on them.
Map the drive from the home
A Franklin address can be close to one campus and far from another, and three schools here are in Brentwood or Nashville. Drive from the homes you are considering to each campus at school hours before you decide. If it helps, I can match the homes you are weighing in the Franklin neighborhoods guide to the campus addresses above.
How private tuition compares with the public districts
Franklin's public schools are run by two districts: Franklin Special School District for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade inside part of the city, and Williamson County Schools for everything else, including all high schools. Neither charges tuition to residents of its area. For comparison, FSD charges out-of-district students $2,000 a year if they live in Williamson County and $4,000 if they live outside it.
Which public schools serve a particular home is set by the districts, not by an agent or a listing. The Franklin schools guide explains the split and links both districts' address tools. Private tuition is also one line in a wider budget, covered in the cost of living in Franklin guide.
Common questions
What are the best schools in Franklin, TN?
This guide doesn't rank schools. Franklin's public schools come from Franklin Special School District and Williamson County Schools, and the Tennessee Department of Education publishes a report card for each. Private schools with Franklin campuses include Battle Ground Academy, Franklin Christian Academy, Franklin Classical School and Grace Christian Academy. Compare published tuition, grades and campus locations, and visit.
What's the most expensive private school in Tennessee?
No statewide comparison was made for this guide. Of the schools on this page, the highest published 2026-27 price is Currey Ingram Academy in Brentwood, at $53,100 for day students and $88,100 for boarding. Among schools with Franklin campuses, the highest is Battle Ground Academy's upper school at $32,600, with meals included. Ensworth's high school is $39,100 plus $4,840 in fees.
How much is private school in Franklin, TN?
Among private schools with Franklin campuses that post prices, 2026-27 tuition runs from $7,025 for pre-K at Grace Christian Academy to $32,600 for Battle Ground Academy's upper school. Franklin Classical School charges $11,500 for K-6, and Grace Christian Academy's high school is $18,600. Franklin Christian Academy does not post tuition. Fees, devices and meals vary by school.
How much is tuition at Battle Ground Academy?
Battle Ground Academy's 2026-27 tuition and fees are $17,300 for the Early Learning Center (3s through junior kindergarten), $24,900 for kindergarten to fourth grade plus an optional $1,300 lunch program, $31,300 for grades 5-8 and $32,600 for grades 9-12, with meals included in grades 5-12. Upper school technology and textbooks add about $1,600.
Is Franklin Road Academy in Franklin?
No. Franklin Road Academy is in Nashville, at 4700 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220. It serves PreK3 through 12th grade with 1,126 students, and its 2026-27 tuition runs from $18,450 for PreK3 to $36,370 for grades 9-12, plus fees. The private schools on this list with Franklin campuses are Battle Ground Academy, Franklin Christian Academy, Franklin Classical School and Grace Christian Academy.
What grades does Grace Christian Academy serve?
Grace Christian Academy serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade at 3265 Southall Road, Franklin, TN 37064, and reports more than 1,025 students. Its 2026-27 tuition is $7,025 for pre-K, $15,250 for K-4, $17,800 for grades 5-8 and $18,600 for grades 9-12, paid in 12 monthly installments.
Do private schools in Franklin offer financial aid?
Yes, several schools here describe need-based aid. Battle Ground Academy awarded over $2.5 million to 24% of families for 2024-25, Franklin Christian Academy says it provides more than $700,000 a year, and Franklin Road Academy more than $3.2 million. BGA's aid application deadline for new families is February 1. Some schools also accept Tennessee's state scholarship.
Sources
- Battle Ground Academy: Tuition & Financial Aid
- Currey Ingram Academy: Home
- Currey Ingram Academy: Tuition and Financial Aid
- Ensworth School: Home
- Ensworth School: Tuition & Financial Aid
- Franklin Christian Academy: Home
- Franklin Christian Academy: Tuition and Fees
- Franklin Classical School: Home
- Franklin Classical School: Tuition & Fees
- Franklin Road Academy: Home
- Franklin Road Academy: Tuition & Financial Aid
- Grace Christian Academy: Home
- Grace Christian Academy: Tuition & Fees
- Ahrefs: SERP overview, US (Google)
- Franklin Special District: FAQ
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