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 (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 673 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 | 673 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 18% State avg.: 16% |
| Students 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 | 25 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Polos, khaki pants, plaid skirts) |
Finances and Admission
| 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, WrestlingBaseball, 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.
Profile last updated:
Related Schools
Show me:
People that viewed Donelson Christian Academy also viewed these schools: Mt. Juliet Christian Academy, Davidson Academy, Ezell-Harding Christian School, Benton Hall Academy and Christ Presbyterian Academy.
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- 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: NS-12
9.6 miles
1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-5300 9.6 NS-12
n/a - Antioch Grades: NS-12 | 392 students
8.1 miles
574 Bell Road
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 367-0532 8.1 NS-12
392 - Nashville Grades: 3-12 | 61 students
12.3 miles
5555 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 791-6467 12.3 3-12
61 - NashvilleChrist Presbyterian Academy(African Methodist Episcopal)Grades: PK-12 | 1109 students
15.2 miles
2323A Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 373-9550 15.2 PK-12
1109
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Choosing a private school is a process with many parts to it. It also takes 18-24 months to complete. This collection of articles deals with the first part of the process in which you begin to look at private schools and what they offer.
Marketing the small private school can be done affordably and effectively. We suggest five easy steps to make that happen.
Solid parent-teacher relationships have always been an important part of K-12 education. During this interminable pandemic, parent-teacher relationships have become even more important.
