Donelson Christian Academy

Donelson Christian Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
300 Danyacrest Dr,  Nashville, TN
4.4
3.1
920 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Headmaster, Keith Singer
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$15,150
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
55
Part Time Teachers
8
College Prep
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
29
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
10
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
77.7%
Black
14.1%
Hispanic
2.9%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#29 Best Christian Schools in Tennessee
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 64 Students
Tennessee Technological University 39 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 34 Students
Lipscomb University 32 Students
Belmont University 29 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 27 Students
Trevecca Nazarene University 22 Students
Vanderbilt University 20 Students
University of Mississippi 18 Students
Samford University 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Education 7 Students
Elementary Education 6 Students
International Business 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 66 Reviews
5.0
8/23/2025
They do a good job preparing kids for college. What they need to do is rebuild the rest of the school from the tornado. Half the school is beautiful, half, ok, Brown Gym area is needing some work. Food here is pretty good aswell, no bullies (that I've encountered) but there is too much drama... Really good school for student athletes aswell.
5.0 Alum
11/15/2024
Donelson Christian Academy is an amazing school if you are looking to be pushed spiritually and academically. it if a very safe and loving environment, full of teachers who care. It is also a school were you will see yourself be put out of your comfort zone allowing you to grow as a person.
4.0 Senior
5/13/2024
My best experiences are rooted in the family aspect that DCA offers. The faculty all know the students' names and genuinely care about them. The only negative aspect about DCA is the overbearing rules. They come from a good place, but sometimes can be annoying. I would like to see more freedom for the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 28 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/27/2021
I have two children who graduated from DCA. Neither were in the top 50% of their class but both were very prepared for college. The DCA teachers were amazing and the friends they made in school continue to be their friends today. The DCA community is like a family - not always perfect but THE BEST!...
2.0 other
5/15/2019
Poor. But not for educations sake. My education here was incredible and most teachers clearly cared and were passionate about learning and their subjects. However, in high school, bullying becomes commonplace, students are ostracized, and one’s mental health takes a back seat to learning about Chris...
5.0 parent
2/12/2019
My child has had a great experience thus far. It is so reassuring as a parent to know that the teachers are passionate about holistic development of the students - academic, social, and spiritual.
5.0 other
11/30/2018
This school became home to me over 7 years of my life. I came to DCA in the 6th grade and had no friends at my old school. At DCA I was immediately brought into this amazing community and built bonds that will last a lifetime. I went from a football only kid that thought choir and drama were “uncool...

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Donelson Christian Academy is a private Christian school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 300 Danyacrest Dr in Nashville, TN. Annual tuition is $15,150. The school has a total enrollment of 920 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Donelson Christian Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.77, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average ACT score is 27. The average home value in this area is $480,294. Discover additional schools in the area, like G4S Academy, Holy Rosary Academy, STRIVE Collegiate Academy Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Nashville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Donelson Christian Academy.

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