People ask me about schools almost as often as they ask me about commute times, and for the same reason: it factors into where they end up buying. Here's what each school says about itself: grades, where the campus is, accreditation where it states one, and tuition where it publishes it. No rankings here. I'm not qualified to tell you which school is "best," and honestly, that's not my job. My job is to get you accurate information so you can go look at the schools yourself.
This list covers private and Christian schools. If you're set on public schools, zoning in this corridor splits across three districts depending on the address, and it shifts as they grow, so check the district's own site for the specific address rather than a third-party map. Williamson County Schools covers most of Thompson's Station, the Williamson County side of Spring Hill, and the area around Franklin outside the city limits. Franklin Special School District covers schools inside the Franklin city limits, grades K-8 (Franklin high schoolers feed into Williamson County Schools). Maury County Public Schools covers the Maury County side of Spring Hill and all of Columbia.
- Williamson County Schools: wcs.edu
- Franklin Special School District: fssd.org
- Maury County Public Schools: mauryk12.org
Now, the private and Christian options, grouped by where the campus actually sits.
Franklin
Battle Ground Academy. Independent, not church-affiliated. Three divisions: the Early Learning Center (threes through Junior Kindergarten) at 101 Legends Club Lane, the Harpeth Campus (grades K-4) at 150 Franklin Road, and the Glen Echo Campus (grades 5-12) at 336 Ernest Rice Lane, all in Franklin. BGA publishes its 2026-27 tuition: $17,300 for the Early Learning Center, $24,900 for Lower School (K-4), $31,300 for Middle School (5-8), and $32,600 for Upper School (9-12).
Grace Christian Academy. Describes itself as "distinctly Christian," serving grades K through 12 (the school's own pages also reference Pre-K). Campus at 3265 Southall Road, Franklin. GCA publishes 2026-27 tuition: Pre-K $7,025, K-4 $15,250, grades 5-8 $17,800, grades 9-12 $18,600.
Generations Christian Academy. A Christian school, described on its own site as "anchored in Christ, authentic in faith." Academic Preschool, Lower School (K-5) and Upper School (6-12) all run out of its current campus at 408 Church St, Franklin. The school is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and says it is "currently working towards accreditation," meaning it is not yet an accredited school. Generations publishes 2026-27 tuition at a flat $13,900 per student for grades K-12, plus a $525 annual student fee. Its new Thompson's Station campus, still under construction, is covered in its own section below.
Franklin Christian Academy. A Christian school at 1 Falcon Way in Franklin, teaching from what it calls "a Christian world-view curriculum." Its own site describes it as an accredited Christian middle school and high school, accredited by SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) since 2009.
Brentwood
Brentwood Academy. The school's own admissions FAQ states plainly that it "is not affiliated with any church or religious denomination," while its mission describes developing the whole student "to the glory of God." Co-educational, independent, college preparatory, grades 6-12. Campus at 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood.
Currey Ingram Academy. An independent day school (with a boarding program for grades 9-12) for students with learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD. Serves grades JK through 12. Campus at 6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood, on an 83-acre site. Accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).
Nashville, serving Franklin and Brentwood
Two schools sit just over the Nashville line but draw heavily from Franklin and Brentwood.
Franklin Road Academy. Describes itself as a "Private Christian School." Serves PreK3 through grade 12 on one campus at 4700 Franklin Pike, Nashville. Accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and Cognia.
Christ Presbyterian Academy. An educational ministry of Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA). Serves preschool through grade 12. Campus at 2323-A Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville.
Columbia and Spring Hill
Columbia Academy. A Christian school that has operated under a board of members of local Churches of Christ since 1979. Its Columbia campus, at 1101 West 7th Street, serves preschool through grade 12. Its satellite Spring Hill campus, at 756 Beechcroft Road, serves grades K-6, and the school offers round-trip transportation from Spring Hill to the Columbia campus. 2026-27 tuition: Jr. Kindergarten $10,270, Kindergarten $10,470, grades 1-3 $10,470, grades 4-6 $10,930, grades 7-9 $11,910, grades 10-12 $12,320.
Zion Christian Academy. A ministry of Zion Presbyterian Church, founded in 1979. Serves preschool through grade 12 at 2323 Zion Road, Columbia, and offers morning and afternoon bus service to Spring Hill. The school states it holds dual accreditation through ACSI and Cognia.
Spring Hill Christian Academy. A classical Christian school in Spring Hill since 2004, at 500 Saturn Parkway, Suite 201. It serves kindergarten through 8th grade, and its sister school, Spring Hill Early Learning, shares the same campus for younger children. Published tuition: $7,450 for kindergarten and $7,950 for grades 1 through 8, plus fees.
Acton TriStar Academy. Part of the Acton Academy network, a learner-driven model that groups students in mixed-age studios instead of grade levels, at 762 Beechcroft Road in Spring Hill. It serves ages 5 to 14; its middle school studio for ages 12 to 14 is listed as coming soon. The school describes itself as open to "Believers, Searchers and Non-Believers alike."
Thompson's Station
There isn't a standalone K-12 private or Christian school campus open in Thompson's Station yet, but one is under construction. Generations Christian Academy (listed above under Franklin) has broken ground on a new campus at 1101 Fountain View Blvd in Thompson's Station.The school hasn't published a firm opening date, and the building was still under construction in late October 2026. As of late October 2026, the building was still under construction, so I'm not printing a firm opening date here. Check with the school directly for the current timeline before you count on it. The planned campus is sized for 685 students in grades K-12.
From Thompson's Station today, students also attend Columbia Academy's Spring Hill campus or ride Zion Christian Academy's bus route.
If schooling factors into your move, I'm glad to help with the parts I actually know: drive times from a specific address to a specific campus, which zoning district a house falls in, and how a neighborhood's location sits relative to the schools you're comparing. Reach out by DM, text, or call, and tell me which address or which school you're trying to get close to. 615-392-1186.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there private Christian schools near Thompson's Station, TN?
Not yet operating inside Thompson's Station itself. Generations Christian Academy, currently based in Franklin, is building a new campus at 1101 Fountain View Blvd in Thompson's Station. Students in Thompson's Station today also attend Columbia Academy's Spring Hill campus and Zion Christian Academy's bus route from Columbia.
What private schools are in Franklin, TN?
Battle Ground Academy, Grace Christian Academy, Franklin Christian Academy and Generations Christian Academy all have campuses inside Franklin. Franklin Road Academy and Christ Presbyterian Academy sit just over the line in Nashville and also enroll students from Franklin.
Is a Christian school opening in Thompson's Station?
Yes. Generations Christian Academy has broken ground on a campus at 1101 Fountain View Blvd in Thompson's Station. The school hasn't published a firm opening date, and the building was still under construction in late October 2026.
What private school options are there in Spring Hill, TN?
Spring Hill Christian Academy serves kindergarten through 8th grade on Saturn Parkway, Acton TriStar Academy serves ages 5 to 14 on Beechcroft Road, and Columbia Academy runs a K-6 satellite campus at 756 Beechcroft Road. Zion Christian Academy in Columbia also runs bus service into Spring Hill for students attending its Columbia campus.
How much does private school tuition cost near Franklin, TN?
It varies by school and grade level. For 2026-27, published tuition ranges from roughly $7,000 for Pre-K at Grace Christian Academy up to around $32,600 for upper school at Battle Ground Academy. Each school in this guide lists its own published rate where available; several schools also publish financial aid and sibling discounts.
Is Generations Christian Academy accredited?
Per its own website, Generations Christian Academy has been a member of ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) since its founding and states it is "currently working towards accreditation," meaning it is not yet an accredited school as of this writing.
Who decides public school zoning in this area?
Three separate districts: Williamson County Schools, Franklin Special School District (inside Franklin city limits, K-8), and Maury County Public Schools (Columbia and the Maury County side of Spring Hill). Zoning lines shift as the districts grow, so check the district's own site for a specific address.
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