Columbia Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 1,154 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,040
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Columbia Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Church of Christ

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Columbia Academy
Pre-K	197
Kind	80
1	79
2	72
3	76
4	85
5	79
6	75
7	69
8	77
9	65
10	76
11	64
12	60

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1979

School Calendar

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Campus Size

67 acres

Student Body

Total Students

1,154 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

70 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

51%

Average Class Size

17 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Page 17 of the handbook: (View more info)

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Calculus A/BEnglish Language and Composition

English Literature and CompositionStatistics

US History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Christian School Association (NCSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,040

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Tuition Notes

Jr. K – K $8,320 Grades 1-3 $8,600 Grades 4-6 $8,980 Grades 7-9 $9,780 Grades 10-12 $10,110

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Cindy Zientak

Admissions Associate

Amberly Kaylor

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$3.1 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryFlag Football

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Bulldogs

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Best BuddiesHOSA

Science ClubStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

Drama ClubDrama productions

Photography Class

School Notes

Columbia Academy is committed to serving its students so they master skills, knowledge, and character appropriate for them and their future while becoming Christlike in attitude and behavior.
Columbia Academy is an institution of learning and the education that is provided is grounded in core Christian values.
Students are involved in daily Bible classes and weekly chapel.
Columbia Academy is dedicated to provide a Christian Education in a tradition of excellence.
Each child deserves to have a quality education in a safe and positive environment.
CA strives to be a school that is accepting and encouraging to each child and helps to cultivate each student's full potential.

Columbia Academy is committed to serving its students so they master skills, knowledge, and character appropriate for them and their future while becoming Christlike in attitude and behavior. Columbia Academy is an institution of learning and the education that is provided is grounded in core Christian values. Students are involved in daily Bible classes and weekly chapel. Columbia Academy is dedicated to provide a Christian Education in a tradition of excellence. Each child deserves to have a quality education in a safe and positive environment. CA strives to be a school that is accepting and encouraging to each child and helps to cultivate each student's full potential.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Columbia Academy cost?

Columbia Academy's tuition is approximately $10,040 for private students.

What schools are Columbia Academy often compared to?

Columbia Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Zion Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Columbia Academy?

The acceptance rate of Columbia Academy is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

What sports does Columbia Academy offer?

Columbia Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Marksmanship, Riflery, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Columbia Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for most sports offered.

What is Columbia Academy's ranking?

Columbia Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Columbia Academy?

The application deadline for Columbia Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $13,514 for elementary schools and $14,571 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tennessee is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).