Christ Presbyterian Academy is a private, coeducational, college-preparatory school for grades preschool through 12.
The Academy provides transformational education through a Christian worldview and offers extensive programs to develop the diverse potential of each student.
CPA is a ministry of Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Nashville, Tennessee.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,141 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 6
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Christ Presbyterian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1985
Colors
Purple, Gold
Campus Size
58 acres
Student Body
Total Students
1,141 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
171 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
38 courses
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 6
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: ‘Truth and Honor’
- School Mascot: Lion
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Christ Presbyterian Academy often compared to?
Christ Presbyterian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Road Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Christ Presbyterian Academy offer?
Christ Presbyterian Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Christ Presbyterian Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for most sports offered.
What is Christ Presbyterian Academy's ranking?
Christ Presbyterian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Christ Presbyterian Academy?
The application deadline for Christ Presbyterian Academy is Dec. 6.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First day of Classes
August 11, 2026 (Tuesday)
Fall Break - No School PS-12
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Fall Break - No School PS-12
October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
Fall Break - No School PS-12
October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
Fall Break - No School PS-12
October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
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Popular comparisons: Christ Presbyterian Academy vs. Franklin Road Academy
People that viewed Christ Presbyterian Academy also viewed these schools: Franklin Road Academy, The Ensworth School, Lipscomb Academy, University School Of Nashville and Brentwood Academy.
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Christ Presbyterian Academy is Currey Ingram Academy (1.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,040 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
5.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 22 Tuition listed
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
5.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,420 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
7.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,075 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
219 Granny White Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 523-0611
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 523-0611
2.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 791 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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