Davidson Academy

Davidson Academy
Address
1414 Old Hickory Blvd.

Nashville, Tennessee
37207

United States
Coordinates36°16′52″N 86°46′49″W / 36.2811227°N 86.7802757°W / 36.2811227; -86.7802757
Information
TypePrivate, Coeducational
MottoPreparing Students for College, Life, and Eternity
Religious affiliation(s)Christian
DenominationInterdenominational
Founded1980
PrincipalMrs. Sarah Jane Moore (Upper School), Mrs. Kelly Colley (Lower School)
HeadmasterDr. Lindsey Judd
Faculty73
Grades6 Wks–12
Enrollment702
Student to teacher ratio14:1
Color(s)Black, cardinal, white
MascotBoomer the Bear
NicknameBears
RivalGoodpasture Christian School
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
Websitehttp://www.davidsonacademy.com

Davidson Academy is a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee. It teaches children from 6 weeks old to 12th grade.

History

The school started as Madison Christian School in September 1980. It was a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Madison and had students in grades 1–4. In 1981, the church planned a new building, renamed the school Davidson Academy, and expanded it to grades K–12.

Athletics

Davidson Academy has sports teams for boys and girls. It competes in Division 2, Section A of the private school division in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Home". davidsonacademy.com.
  2. ↑ "East Robertson High Principle picked Madison Christian Head". Nashville Tennessean. August 4, 1980. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  3. ↑ Erwin, Lee (August 11, 2014). "Television personality is Clarksville's own Rachel Smith". WNZE. Retrieved October 14, 2023.