Overview

Battle Ground Academy founded in 1889 is a regional coeducational college preparatory school for grades K-12. The school is located on two campuses, the Harpeth Campus for grade K-4 and the Glen Echo campus for grades 5-12.
Official information of Battle Ground Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Day
B+ Matriculation
A- Academics
A Extracurricular activities
A- Community
B+ Reviews
B- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: K-12
Co-ed
Urban
Day S. Tuition: $27,990
# of Students: 791
Teacher:Student: 1:8%
AP Courses: 19
Endowment: $17,826/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 77%
SAT: 1290/1600
IB: No
#153

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 Yale University 1
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
#10 Northwestern University 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Vanderbilt University 1
#15 Rice University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#18 Columbia University 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 Emory University 1
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#29 University of Florida 1
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#29 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
#49 University of Georgia 1
#51 Lehigh University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Spelman College 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 Florida State University 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1
#55 Rhodes College 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#55 University of Washington 1
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
#77 Baylor University 1
#77 Clemson University 1
#89 Brigham Young University 1
#89 Colorado School of Mines 1
#89 Elon University 1
#89 Howard University 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 Haverford College 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
Auburn University 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
Arizona State University 1
#127 Samford University 1
#130 Eckerd College 1
#137 DePaul University 1
#137 George Mason University 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
#137 University of Kentucky 1
#151 Fisk University 1
#151 San Diego State University 1
#151 University of Mississippi 1
#166 Mercer University 1
#182 Belmont University 1
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1
LAC #45 Furman University 1
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1
LAC #51 The University of the South 1
LAC #55 Centre College 1
Boston Conservatory at Berklee 1
Clark Atlanta University 1
College of Charleston 1
College of William and Mary 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Penn State University Park 1
Pratt Institute 1
United States Military Academy 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1
University of Tennessee: Chattanooga 1
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
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AP Courses

(Total 19)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Psychology
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
Art History
Studio Art: Drawing
Physics 1
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
United States Government and Politics
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 45)
Backpack Like a Girl Club
Bowling Club
Chess Club
Conservation Club
Cookies and College Sports
Creative Writing Club
Dare to Woman Club
DIY Club
Equestrian Club
Fantasy Sports Data Analysis Club
Backpack Like a Girl Club
Bowling Club
Chess Club
Conservation Club
Cookies and College Sports
Creative Writing Club
Dare to Woman Club
DIY Club
Equestrian Club
Fantasy Sports Data Analysis Club
Film Club
French Club
Future Alumni Club
International Food Club
Jewelry Club
Just Dance Club
Lawn Games Club
Life Skills Club
Linguistics Club
Magic Club
Meditation Club
Mock Trial Club
Music Production Club
Outdoors Club
Photography Club
Poetry Club
Science Club
Soccer Club
Spanish Club
Stock Market Club
Sustainability Club
Thespian Troupe
Wildcat Apparel Club
Yacht Club
Bridge Club
Best Buddies Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Honor Council
Mighty Minds
Peer Leaders
Prism
Students of Color
Young Democrats
Young Republicans
Young Life
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Arts

(Total 17)
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Choir
Guitar
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Playwriting
Theater
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Choir
Guitar
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Playwriting
Theater
Art History
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Art
Costume Design
Design
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1889
Campus Size: 67 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, WeChat
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
ISEE: 430700

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SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 4)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 10)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Battle Ground Academy

Tell me a bit about Battle Ground Academy.
Battle Ground Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Tennessee, US. It was founded 1889 , and currently has about 791 students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.battlegroundacademy.org.
Does Battle Ground Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Battle Ground Academy is offering 19 AP courses.

In recent years, 54 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Battle Ground Academy also have 77% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Battle Ground Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2022, some students attended Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University and Dartmouth College.
What is the application requirement for Battle Ground Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Battle Ground Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Battle Ground Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Battle Ground Academy in 2024 is $27,990, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at robin.goertz@mybga.org .
Where is Battle Ground Academy located?
Battle Ground Academy is located in the State of Tennessee of USA. The closest major city is Nashville, which is about 15 miles away from school. Most families can choose Nashville International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Battle Ground Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Battle Ground Academy is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Battle Ground Academy has been favorited by 11 users.
How to start with an application with Battle Ground Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Battle Ground Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Battle Ground Academy’s official site: https://www.battlegroundacademy.org or call them at 615-794-3501.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Battle Ground Academy?
Yes, here are few: Lipscomb Academy, University School Of Nashville and Davidson Academy-TN.

The closest major city is Nashville. You can find out more schools near Nashville here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Battle Ground Academy?
The overall rating for Battle Ground Academy is B+.

The section ratings of Battle Ground Academy are:
B+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
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