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Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy

Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy is a classical, 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 boyhood and girlhood.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,070
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Campus Size
26

Student Body

Total Students
131 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
7 students
Number of AP Courses
2 courses
Advanced Courses
AP CalculusAP Pre Calculus
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Land's end uniforms

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / 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
Admissions Director
Normandy Barry
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
3D Printing ClubChess Club
Mock Trial


Arts and Music Programs:
Theater

School Notes

  • School Motto: Archers do tuff stuff!
  • School Mascot: Archers
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 $12,070 for private students.
What sports does Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy offer?
Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy?
The application deadline for Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,070
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Davidson County, TN is $17,043 for elementary schools and $19,818 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Davidson County, TN is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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