Donelson Christian Academy

300 Danyacrest Drive
Nashville, TN 37214

www.dcawildcats.org

Donelson Christian Academy was founded in 1971. Its primary purpose is to provide a challenging education in a non-denominational Christian school, fully accredited by SACS. A college preparatory curriculum is taught within the context of a Christian worldview by a faculty of dedicated Christians who hold current Tennessee certification in their specific academic areas of expertise.

Quick Stats (2021-22)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Students: 673 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Cognia
National Association of College Admissions Counselors

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Year Founded

1971

Student Body

Total Students

673 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Donelson Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

120 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

48%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

Advanced Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English IV, AP European History, AP US History

Average ACT score

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
(Polos, khaki pants, plaid skirts)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

K = $9,665 Grades 1-5 = $11,271 Grades 6-8 = $12,770 Grades 9-12 = $13,316

Admissions Director

Molly McPeak

Admissions Associate

Kandice Smith

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling

School Notes

Donelson Christian Academy was founded in 1971. Its primary purpose is to provide a challenging education in a non-denominational Christian school, fully accredited by SACS. A college preparatory curriculum is taught within the context of a Christian worldview by a faculty of dedicated Christians who hold current Tennessee certification in their specific academic areas of expertise.

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Quick Stats (2021-22)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Students: 673 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Nashville, TN is $15,695 for elementary schools and $19,702 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Nashville, TN is 66% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).