Coming to see us
Come look around.
A visit starts with a conversation, then a tour, and most visits run an hour or two. There is nothing to sign and nothing to commit to. We think you’ll leave excited — and if you don’t, that’s ok too.
How a visit works
Three parts, and no obligation at any of them.
1
We sit down and talk
You’ll meet Casey or one of the administrators, and the first thing we ask is for you to tell us about your child. Most parents start out with what has gone wrong, because that is what they have been asked about for years. We want the other half. What do you see in them? Not what you have been told. That conversation can take an hour on its own, and it is the most useful hour of the visit.
2
Then we go look
Classrooms mid-lesson, and the teachers your child would actually have. Expect kids to come over and say hello. They do that for anyone who opens the door, which tells you something about the building. At the end, we’ll fill in the practical parts — tuition, funding, and what a schedule could look like for your child.
3
Two shadow days
Not one. On the first day everybody is on their best behavior, students included, and kids are very good at that. The second day is the honest one. It is where both of us find out whether this is the right place, and it is worth the extra day every time.
About paying for it
Tennessee has funding plenty of families never hear about, including the ESA, IEA and EFS programs and scholarships through approved granting organizations. Our calculator will show you what each one is worth against a year here. Ask us before you fill out a single form and we’ll tell you what you qualify for.
Come see us
Set up a visit.
Fill out our admissions form and we’ll be in touch to find a time that works for your family.
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The Edison School
610 W. Old Hickory Blvd
Madison, TN 37115
About fifteen minutes from downtown Nashville
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Questions families ask first
The plain answers, before you call.
What kind of school is The Edison School?
The Edison School is a small, not-for-profit K–12 independent day school in Madison, Tennessee, serving students who learn differently. It opened in 2012 and is accredited by Cognia.
Which students is Edison built for?
Bright students who have not thrived in a conventional classroom, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, anxiety, executive-function differences, and twice-exceptional learners. A formal diagnosis is not required to apply.
How big are classes at Edison?
We’re small and we like it that way. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 4:1, so instruction happens in small groups and every child is known by name.
What grades does Edison serve?
Kindergarten through 12th grade, on one campus in Madison, Tennessee.
Does Edison offer an equine program?
Yes, on a small scale. We partner with Discovery Stables for one session each semester, four to six weeks at a time, for the students it suits.
What does Edison cost?
Tuition is the same for every grade, and almost nobody pays it out of one pot. Most families use one Tennessee state program, and Edison’s own tuition assistance goes on top of that. Pick your program in the calculator and it will show you the figures for your family.
Does Tennessee school-choice funding cover Edison tuition?
Many families use Tennessee ESA, IEA and EFS funding toward tuition. Our calculator shows what each program is worth against a year at Edison, and the admissions office can walk you through what you may qualify for.
How do I visit The Edison School?
Request a visit through our admissions form, or call 615-431-5637. A visit begins with a conversation about your child, then a look around the school, and later two shadow days if it feels like a fit.
Something not answered here?
Send it over and we’ll answer it ourselves, usually the same day.