Donelson Christian Academy
Tel:
(615)883-2926
- 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 (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 836 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Donelson Christian Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
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) AdvancED National Association of College Admissions Counselors |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Year Founded | 1971 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 836 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 15% State avg.: 15% |
| Students by Grade |
|
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 120 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 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 | 25 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Polos, khaki pants, plaid skirts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | K = $9,315 Grades 1-5 = $10,863 Grades 6-8 = $12,308 Grades 9-12 = $12,834 |
| Admissions Director | Molly McPeak |
| Admissions Associate | Kandice Smith |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 19 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, 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.
Profile last updated:
Related Schools
Show me:
- People that viewed Donelson Christian Academy also viewed these schools: Ezell-Harding Christian School, Mt. Juliet Christian Academy, Benton Hall Academy, Christ Presbyterian Academy and Davidson Academy.
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Antioch Grades: NS-12 | 392 students
8.1 miles
574 Bell Road
Antioch, TN 37013
(615)367-0532 8.1 NS-12
392 - Mount Juliet Grades: NS-12 | 588 students
7.7 miles
735 N Mount Juliet Road
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615)758-2427 7.7 NS-12
588 - Nashville Grades: 3-12 | 56 students
12.3 miles
5555 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615)791-6467 12.3 3-12
56 - NashvilleChrist Presbyterian Academy(Presbyterian)Grades: NS-12
15.2 miles
2323A Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615)373-9550 15.2 NS-12
n/a - Nashville Grades: PK-12
9.6 miles
1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615)860-5300 9.6 PK-12
n/a
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Most private schools have endowment funds. We explain how these work and why schools are fortunate to have them in tough times.
COVID-19 has turned education at every level upside-down, inside-out. We offer some steps to guide your planning for academic year 2020-21.
Teachers and parents are concerned about the teaching that will take place post-pandemic. I have tried to cover their concerns in the following set of questions and answers.
