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Excellence In Private Christian COLUMBIA ACADEMY

219 Granny White Pike Brentwood, TN 37027

615-523-0611; Grades: 6 - 12

Enrollment: 750; Established: 1969 brentwoodacademy.com

Brentwood Academy (BA), is a co-educational, independent, college-preparatory school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each whole person — body, mind, and spirit — to the glory of God. Come and see how Brentwood Academy students learn in a Christ-centered community committed to advancing knowledge and developing character. BA students thrive while discovering individual gifts and talents in the midst of developing confidence in who God made them to be. Join us on a campus tour, offered daily, or plan to visit on an upcoming Admission Day. Learn more at brentwoodacademy.com/ starthere or www.SummeratBA.com.

GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (GCA)

3279 Southall Road, Franklin, TN 37064 615-591-3017; Grades: PreK - 12

Enrollment: 825; Established: 2009 gcalions.com

GCA is an interdenominational, distinctly Christian school whose mission is to assist families in the teaching of their children by providing them an experiential education that is biblically saturated, Christ glorifying, academically excellent, and service and mission oriented. At GCA, students, teachers, staff and parents are motivated toward excellence in all things. Because of this collaborative goal, GCA emphasizes a challenging academic program and a broad range of extra-curricular activities. With a keen focus on developing the whole student, the faculty and staff of GCA are dedicated to discipling students and partnering with parents to help identify and foster the unique God-given gifts, talents, and skills within each student.

TRINITAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY (TCA)

810 Del Rio Pike, Franklin, TN 37064 615-790-8556; Grades: PreK - 12 Enrollment: 110; Established: 1993 tcafranklin.org

Trinitas is a distinctively Christian and classical school equipping students with tools to become lifelong learners in the kingdom of God. While modern education focuses on teaching subjects, classical education places an emphasis on teaching students the skills to learn in preparation for further study of subjects. At Trinitas, we assist parents by providing a Christ-centered, biblically-based education for their children with scriptures as the foundation. Trinitas offers enrichment activities and flexible drop-o and pick-up options for families.

Preschools

THE ACADEMY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND PRESCHOOLS

Multiple Locations in Middle Tennessee academychilddevelopment.com

See Davidson County listing.

Currey Ingram Academy is an exemplary K - 12 day and boarding school that empowers students with learning differences, such as ADHD and dyslexia, to achieve their fullest potential. Our students have average to superior intelligence but struggle in a traditional learning environment. Through evidence-based instruction, small classes and exceptionally trained faculty, we meet students where they are and help them grow into who they are meant to be. Each student has an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) to assess his/her strengths and academic goals. In addition to our strong academic program, we offer a broad range of arts, athletics, service-learning and extracurricular opportunities.

HIGH HOPES DEVELOPMENT CENTER

301 High Hopes Court, Franklin, TN 37064 615-661-5427; Grades: PreK - K highhopesforkids.org

High Hopes’ inclusive early childhood program serves children with AND without developmental delays as they learn, develop, and play alongside each other in a loving and developmentally appropriate environment. Students requiring therapy services can be served in classrooms or in the on-site pediatric clinic. Therapeutic offerings include physical, occupational, speech-language and feeding therapy. Enrolling 6 weeks – Kindergarten for the 202324 school year.

Traditional Schools

BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY (BGA)

(K - 4) 150 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064 (5- 12) 336 Ernest Rice Lane, Franklin, TN 37069 615-794-3501

Enrollment: 910; Established: 1889 battlegroundacademy.org

Known for creating an elevated educational experience, we believe in the enormous potential within every child, and we know that full potential is not achieved by merely acquiring academic skills and facts. It is achieved within a community where the needs of each individual are recognized, supported, and encouraged, where students have a voice in what and how they learn, and where teachable moments extend far beyond the walls of our classrooms. Once our students leave the halls of the Academy, they join an alumni network of more than 3,000 Wildcats worldwide, who give their time, treasure, and talent annually to provide opportunities and experiences for current BGA students.

Wilson County Christian Schools

MT. JULIET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (MJCA)

735 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 615-758-2427; Grades: PreK - 12

Enrollment: 550; Established: 1979 mjca.org

Mt. Juliet Christian Academy (MJCA), is a private Christian school that is a ministry of First Baptist Church Mt. Juliet. We desire to partner with families in developing students to think, lead, and live as Christians based upon a biblical worldview. As a college-preparatory school, we extend a variety of opportunities through numerous academic, fine arts, and athletic programs, including a formal leadership academy. Guided by our mission, we approach education with the goal of "enriching minds, engaging hearts, and equipping hands" with excellence for the glory of God! Rigorous curriculum, including advanced placement courses are all taught within a biblical-worldview framework. Active learning in every classroom meets the highest academic standards while holding a strong, Christ-centered foundation.

Preschools

THE ACADEMY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND PRESCHOOLS

Multiple Locations in Middle Tennessee academychilddevelopment.com

See Davidson County listing.

Traditional Schools

CEDARS PREPARATORY ACADEMY

410 W. Main St., Lebanon, TN 37087 615-547-4612; Grades: Preschool - 5

Enrollment: 175; Established: 2010 thecedarsprep.com

Cedars Preparatory Academy is a unique private school dedicated to academic excellence. We provide a preschool and kindergarten program with both year round (261 days) and traditional (180 days) nine-month programs, as well as elementary grades 1 - 5, and summer programs for ages 2 - 12. Each child's unique gifts are honored in an exceptionally healthy, safe and nurturing environment. Please visit our website for tuition options. Extended care available.

The Private School Chart with tuition, enrollment and more begins on page 26.