Good for Children, Good for the World Agathos is a Greek word meaning good, that which is beneficial and worth passing on to others. Using the tools of classical education, Agathos Classical School assists Christian parents in teaching and training their children to the glory of God.
We desire our graduates to be young men and women who possess the classical tools that enable them to acquire the facts (grammar), reason clearly (logic), communicate effectively and persuasively (rhetoric), and live a life to the glory of God alone (Soli Deo Gloria).
They will know how to think rather than simply what to think.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked TN School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,225
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Agathos Classical School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
School Motto
“Soli Deo Gloria” is Latin for “to the glory of God alone.”
Student Body
Total Students
362 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
13 students
Advanced Courses
History (Honors), Literature (Honors), Mathematics (Honors), Rhetoric (Honors)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Polos, khaki bottoms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Ranges from $6,925 (PreK) to $9,225 (9th-12th.)
View current tuition & fees here:
agathosschool.com
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Sharon Babcock
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Mock Trial (2019 NATIONAL Champions!)
Arts and Music Programs:
Canticus (High School Honor Choir), Laudamus (Middle School Honor Choir), Theater (High School)
Mock Trial (2019 NATIONAL Champions!)
Arts and Music Programs:
Canticus (High School Honor Choir), Laudamus (Middle School Honor Choir), Theater (High School)
School Notes
Good for Children,Good for the World
Agathos is a Greek word meaning good, that which is beneficial
and worth passing on to others.
- Using the tools of classical education, Agathos Classical School assists Christian parents in teaching and training their children to the glory of God.
- We desire our graduates to be young men and women who possess the classical tools that enable them to acquire the facts (grammar), reason clearly (logic), communicate effectively and persuasively (rhetoric), and live a life to the glory of God alone (Soli Deo Gloria).
- They will know how to learn and think rather than simply what to think.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Agathos Classical School cost?
Agathos Classical School's tuition is approximately $9,225 for private students.
What schools are Agathos Classical School often compared to?
Agathos Classical School is often viewed alongside schools like Zion Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Agathos Classical School?
The acceptance rate of Agathos Classical School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
What sports does Agathos Classical School offer?
Agathos Classical School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Marksmanship, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Agathos Classical School's ranking?
Agathos Classical School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Agathos Classical School?
The application deadline for Agathos Classical School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 8/23/2024
Our daughter has attended Agathos for the past three years and is now in 5th grade. I cannot fathom her being in a different school. The class sizes are great, the culture is outstanding, and they are helping us raise our daughter into a thoughtful, intelligent person. I learned the other day that a friend in Maury County (2 grades above) is completing her first book report. With Agathos, the number has been 2 per quarter since the second grade. She is in her third year of Latin. The headmaster, Ted Trainer, is wonderful and communicative. The graduates I know from Agathos are also well-rounded young men and women. I would not hesitate to recommend this school to others. A bonus...Agathos is a fraction of the cost of some of the Davidson and Williamson County Schools, yet competes with them academically.
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