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Battle Ground Academy - K-12 Independent School in Nashville

Ranked the No. 1 Private K-12 School in Williamson County, Battle Ground Academy has been the area’s leader in college-preparatory education for more than 132 years. Today, we refer to our commitment to each student and to fulfilling our mission as "Education Elevated."

Each day in every class, our goal is to provide an inspiring and nurturing environment that piques students’ curiosity and furthers their academic, social, and emotional development. The result: a community of learners who are prepared to accomplish their academic, professional, and personal goals, becoming successful graduates at some of the nation's top colleges and universities.

Keith Knittle

BGA parent Keith Knittle talks about their family's journey to BGA.

Kendall Grimes '21

Senior Kendall Grimes shares what she loves most about BGA.

Dr. Jenn Demers

Upper School Computer Science faculty member Jenn Demers talks about student agency.

Wes Sellers '96

BGA alumnus and parent Wes Sellers '96 shares why he's proud to be a Wildcat.

883

869

K-12 Students

9:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio (based on total enrollment)

95%

Of Students Return to BGA Year After Year

97%

of Class of 2021 Graduates Were Accepted to At Least One of Their Top Three College Choices

75+

Clubs and Organizations in Middle and Upper School

Athletic Teams in 13 Middle School and 16 Upper School Sports

30+

Fine Arts Shows and Performances Annually

17K

Community Service Hours Earned Annually by Our Students

BGA SCHOOL LEVELS

LOWER SCHOOL // GRADES K-4

LOWER SCHOOL // GRADES K-4

In Lower School, we nurture each child’s intellectual, creative, moral, and physical growth on an individual level. It is a joyful place, inspiring not only lifelong learning but also character, scholarship, and service.

Through a dynamic curriculum that values learning through inquiry, students master foundational skills balanced with critical thinking and problem solving.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL // GRADES 5-8

MIDDLE SCHOOL // GRADES 5-8

The educational experience and learning environment of our Middle School balances academics with the interpersonal skills needed for developing boys and girls of high character.

With small classes and weekly advisory, we know each student well. We recognize their unique strengths and weaknesses, and the entire BGA team – teacher, coach, advisor, grade-level team leader, counselor, and dean – works together to ignite passions and nurture curiosity.

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UPPER SCHOOL // GRADES 9-12

UPPER SCHOOL // GRADES 9-12

As a college preparatory school, we put a strong focus on academics, but we know college preparedness goes beyond academic expectations. It’s about resilience, honor, character, service, and leadership.

Upper School students are guided to find a balance that allows them to complete their coursework at a high level while finding time to participate in extracurricular activities.

We walk alongside students as they navigate the challenges of being teenagers and prepare to live independently.

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