Admissions
Welcome to ESN!
ESN is a diverse, urban, independent 3K-6 school located in the heart of East Nashville. We’re dedicated to nurturing the joy of learning and the spirit of discovery in each of our students. Our graduates are respectful, responsible, creative, inclusive, lifelong learners, and critical thinkers. Learn more about joining ESN’s community: inquire today!
One of the best ways
to learn about ESN
is to come meet us!
Enjoy a tour of our campus, walk our halls, see teachers in action, and leave with a small taste of what we’re creating for our students and families.
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Inquire
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Tour
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Apply
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Submit
• 2 Years Report Cards (if applicable)
• Standardized Test Scores (if applicable)
• Teacher Recommendation(s)
• Copy of Student’s Birth Certificate
• Copy of Parent/Guardian Gov’t Issued ID
• Copy of Student’s Immunization Records
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On Campus
Assessment
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Committee
Review
Currently enrolling for 2025-2026!
Additional Application Details
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• Application Due Date: FEB 7
• Observation Days:
3K: NOV 13, 20
PK + K: DEC 1, JAN TBD
GRADES 1-6: JAN TBD
• Financial Aid Due Date: FEB 7
• Decision Date: FEB 28
• Admission Replies Due: MAR 4 by noon
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There’s a one time, non-refundable application fee of $50 paid when your application is processed.
Please contact admissions@esnashville.org if you’re interested in applying but need to pay by another way, or if you’d like to download a copy of the application and submit it by mail.
Please mark on the application if you’re in need of financial aid.
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PK and Kindergarten applicants are given the Bracken School Readiness Assessment which helps to assess a child’s readiness for school by evaluating his/her/their understanding of important foundational academic concepts. The categories assessed are colors, letters, numbers/counting, sizes/comparisons, and shapes.
PK students must be 4 years old by August 15.
3K students must be 3 years old by August 15, and fully potty trained.
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Applicants in grades 1-6 are required to visit the classroom for a teacher assessment, and to take an admission test to assess school readiness. The test measures their skill in regards to math, reading, writing, and vocabulary.
