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Lipscomb Academy

Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–12

Nashville, TN

3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Nashville
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Nashville, Tennessee, Lipscomb Academy is a Church of Christ private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,298 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8.5 hours, 180 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
1,298
Teachers
116 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 589 girls, 709 boys
Religious affiliation
Church of Christ
School day
About 8.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 97% of Christian schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 130 Christian schools in Tennessee.

    Students by survey year

    1,212’15–161,112’19–201,298’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K120
    K76
    TK20
    180
    280
    380
    481
    591
    697
    7100
    899
    9120
    10125
    11129
    12120

    Student body

    White74%
    Black21%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Two or more races2%
    Asian1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lipscomb Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Tennessee's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Lipscomb Academy

    What grades does Lipscomb Academy serve?

    Lipscomb Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Lipscomb Academy?

    About 1,298 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lipscomb Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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