Collegedale Academy

What Collegedale Academy does

Collegedale Academy is a private, nonprofit Seventh-day Adventist day school serving students from early childhood through 12th grade in Collegedale, Tennessee. Founded in 1892, the institution operates two physical campuses — the main campus at 4855 College Drive E and an elementary campus at 4820 University Drive — and is uniquely positioned adjacent to Southern Adventist University, enabling a seamless K-16 educational pathway within the Adventist system. The school serves six distinct customer cohorts: early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school, homeschool, and international students.

The school's core offering is a faith-integrated curriculum spanning ECEC, elementary, middle school, and high school divisions, supplemented by enrichment programs in STEAM/Innovation, Fine Arts (music, visual arts), Athletics, Spiritual Life (chapels, mission trips), and Guidance/college counseling. Underlying administrative technology is limited to third-party platforms: PowerSchool for the online application portal and Adventist School Pay for tuition and fee processing. The Innovation/STEAM program represents curriculum-level exposure to science and technology but is not a proprietary technology platform.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and student aid payments, supplemented by tiered application fees ($100 early bird, $150 regular, $200 late), seasonal summer programs (soccer camp at $150 per camper, tutoring, music programs), and voluntary donations via the Give program, Inspire Campaign, and Sandy Erickson 5K fundraiser. Tuition rates are not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led through campus tours, preview events (Academy Day, Middle School Move Up Day), direct admissions outreach, and an organic social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. The school is privately held with no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, or external investment structures.

Name

Collegedale Academy

Legal name

Collegedale Academy

Website

https://collegedaleacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Collegedale Academy is a private, nonprofit Seventh-day Adventist day school in Collegedale, Tennessee, serving students from early childhood through 12th grade with faith-integrated academics, fine arts, athletics, and spiritual formation, and is located adjacent to Southern Adventist University.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Collegedale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Student Aid: Annual tuition payments from enrolled students and families
2. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fees ranging from $100 (early bird) to $200 (late), paid annually by new and returning students
3. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer activities including Soccer Camp ($150), tutoring services, summer activities, and ECEC summer program
4. Donations and Support: Voluntary contributions from families and community supporters through the Give program, Inspire Campaign, and Sandy Erickson 5K fundraiser
5. Online Payments: Tuition and fee payments processed through Adventist School Pay platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Collegedale Academy is a private Seventh-day Adventist day school providing Christ-centered education from Early Childhood through 12th grade. It offers four academic divisions (ECEC, Elementary K-4, Middle School 5-8, High School 9-12) plus enrichment programs in Fine Arts, Athletics, Innovation/STEAM, Spiritual Life, and summer programs, preparing students for college with leadership development and spiritual formation.

Product overview

Collegedale Academy offers a comprehensive, unified Christian education serving students from Early Childhood through 12th grade. The institution operates as a single educational institution with multiple programmatic divisions: the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC), Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. These programs are unified under a Christ-centered mission and share enrichment programs including STEAM/Innovation, Fine Arts, Athletics, and Spiritual Life. Summer programs and various student clubs provide additional enrichment opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) Early childhood education program serving young children, offering enrichment classes including Music, STEAM, Library, Art, and P.E., with after school care and summer program options.
• Elementary School Program Elementary school program (grades K-4) providing foundational academic education within a Christ-centered environment.
• Middle School Program Middle school program (grades 5-8) offering academic instruction with enrichment classes and spiritual development opportunities.
• High School Program High school program (grades 9-12) providing comprehensive academic curriculum preparing students for college and beyond with leadership development opportunities.
• Innovation (STEAM) Program Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics program integrating innovation and critical thinking into the curriculum.
• Fine Arts Program Comprehensive fine arts education including Music and Visual Arts, offering opportunities for student performances and artistic expression.
• Athletics Program Athletic programs including basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and other sports with opportunities for competition and physical development.
• Spiritual Life Program Spiritual development through daily Bible classes, weekly chapels, student-led worship, mission trips, and community service opportunities.
• Summer Programs Summer activities including soccer camp, music programs (band, orchestra, choir), tutoring, Bible studies, and High School Vespers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for college with spiritual foundation and leadership skills

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Southern Adventist UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollegedale Academy is uniquely positioned adjacent to Southern Adventist University campus, providing seamless educational pathway from early childhood through higher education. The proximity enables collaborative opportunities and integrated educational experience.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• McCallie School: A well-established private all-boys college-preparatory school in Chattanooga, TN. Comparable as a regional private school competitor for high-achieving families in the greater Chattanooga area, though secular and with different grade structure.
• The Baylor School: A prestigious private college-preparatory day and boarding school in Chattanooga, TN (near Collegedale). Comparable as a Tennessee-region private K-12 institution competing for the same affluent family market, though non-faith-based.

Direct peers

• Mount Pisgah Academy: A Seventh-day Adventist K-12 academy in Candler, NC providing Christ-centered education from elementary through high school. Closely matches Collegedale Academy's full-continuum, faith-based day-school model.
• Puget Sound Adventist Academy: A Seventh-day Adventist K-12 academy in Kirkland, WA providing faith-integrated academics and spiritual development. Directly comparable in Adventist identity, college-prep focus, and holistic student formation.
• Forest Lake Academy: A Seventh-day Adventist K-12 academy in Altamonte Springs, Florida offering full K-12 Christ-centered education adjacent to Forest Lake Education Center. Directly comparable in faith-based day-school model and grade span.
• Portland Adventist Academy: A Seventh-day Adventist high school in Portland, Oregon offering college-preparatory Christ-centered education. Comparable faith-based mission and academic profile, though with a narrower secondary-only grade span.
• Highland Academy: A Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in Portland, TN serving students in a Christ-centered environment with similar college-preparatory emphasis. Comparable in scale, mission, and Adventist day-school format.
• San Diego Academy: A Seventh-day Adventist K-12 school in National City, California delivering Christ-centered education with college-preparatory academics. Comparable in faith-based mission, grade span, and family-oriented day-school delivery.
• Loma Linda Academy: A Seventh-day Adventist K-12 day school in Loma Linda, California offering a Christ-centered ECEC-through-12 education with similar college-preparatory and spiritual formation programs. Highly comparable in mission, curriculum structure, and Adventist identity.
• Madison Academy: A Seventh-day Adventist K-12 day school in Madison, TN (Nashville area) offering a Christ-centered education across elementary and secondary grades. Operates in the same regional Adventist network as Collegedale Academy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CollegedaleAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/collegedaleacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/collegedaleacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/collegedale-academy

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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