Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy

4479 Jackson Road Whites Creek, TN 37189
jecanashville.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,950
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Apr. 30 / May. 31 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy Photo #1 - Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy 2024-2025 School Year
Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy Photo #2 - JECA Schoolyard 2025

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,950
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Apr. 30 / May. 31 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 20, 2027
Campus Size
26 acres
School Motto
Archers do tuff stuff!

Student Body

Total Students
136 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Land's End
Number of AP Courses
2 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP CalculusAP Pre Calculus

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Apr. 30 / May. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
2025-2026 School Year fees & Tuition: Application Fee: $77 per student Enrollment Fee: $500 per student Grammar School Tuition: $12,070 Logic School Tuition: $12,690 Upper School Tuition: $12,790 Scholarships available
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Normandy Barry
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
Archers

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
3D Printing ClubAstronomy Club
Board Games ClubChess Club
Mock TrialTheater


Arts and Music Programs:
Piano Lessons

School Notes

  • Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy is a classical, K-12 Christian school located just north of downtown Nashville, TN. JECA is committed to partnering with parents in educating their children in Christian wisdom, beauty, and virtue.
  • JECA is a distinctly Christian school that teaches the liberal arts curriculum in an environment that promotes virtuous childhood.
Mission Statement:
JECA assists Christian families in forming lifelong Godly affections in their children by teaching that which is true, good, and beautiful as revealed in God's Word and world, thereby equipping students to shape that world for Christ.

Vision Statement:
  • We aspire to help young people love Christ in all the ways He makes Himself known.
  • In all that we do, we will depend on the providential and saving power of God whose Spirit instills a love of learning in the hearts of His people.
  • We will, through academic excellence and faithful teaching, cultivate virtue in the hearts of faculty and students.
  • We will retain teachers of outstanding Christian character who model their love of learning by eagerly exploring how God has created and sustains His world.
  • We will study the works and ideas that have shaped Western civilization and have proven beneficial to our rich classical tradition.
  • We pray for and work toward a Biblical culture of love, courtesy, deference, and honor.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy cost?
Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy's tuition is approximately $12,950 for private students.
What sports does Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy offer?
Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy?
The application deadline for Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy is Apr. 30 / May. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 30 / May. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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