Nashville Christian School

What Nashville Christian School does

Nashville Christian School (legal entity Nashville Christian Schools Inc, Federal Tax ID 23-7122306) is a private, nonprofit, college-preparatory Christian institution operating from a single 124-employee campus at 7555 Sawyer Brown Road in Nashville, Tennessee. The school serves students from age 6 weeks through 12th grade across four divisions: the Early Learning Village (infants through Pre-K), Lower School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and Upper School (9-12). Its target customer is Nashville-area families seeking faith-integrated college-preparatory education; the institution holds AdvancED, Cognia, and NCSA accreditations.

The school's academic model is built around a dual-track structure. Advanced learners participate in a Scholars Program with honors, AP, and dual-enrollment coursework (the latter delivered through a partnership with Lipscomb University in English III, English IV, Pre-Calculus, and Music Appreciation). Students with learning differences are served through the LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) Program, which provides accommodations, modifications, dual instruction, and specialized pull-out classes for conditions including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and learning disabilities. Beyond academics, the school operates a TSSAA-member athletics program (with a state-championship football team recognized at the Tennessee State Capital) and an award-winning fine arts program whose students have earned Regional Emmy Awards and over $100,000 in visual art scholarships. Spiritual programming includes weekly chapel, small groups, Bible curriculum K-12, mission trips (including an annual trip to City of Children in Ensenada, Mexico), and a 60-hour community service graduation requirement.

Revenue is generated through recurring tuition (preschool monthly subscriptions ranging $760-$1,560 depending on age and schedule, with K-12 tuition not publicly disclosed), LIFE Program add-on fees ($1,420-$8,600 annually per student), summer enrichment camps, an annual auction fundraiser, corporate sponsorships (Mighty Eagle $15,000 / Soaring Eagle $10,000 tiers), annual fund donations, stock donations via DonateStock.com, and the multi-phase "Launching a Legacy" capital campaign currently funding major campus facility improvements. Distribution is campus-based with direct enrollment supported by open houses, preview days, and bus service within the Nashville service area.

Name

Nashville Christian School

Legal name

Nashville Christian Schools Inc

Website

https://nashvillechristian.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nashville Christian School is a private, nonprofit, college-preparatory Christian school serving students ages 6 weeks through 12th grade in Nashville, TN. It offers differentiated academic tracks (Scholars and LIFE Programs), championship TSSAA athletics, and award-winning fine arts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• College-preparatory school
• Special education services
• Summer camp programs
• Early childhood learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Preschool/Early Learning: Monthly tuition payments for infant, toddler, and two-year-old programs at the Early Learning Village. Tuition varies by age group and enrollment frequency (full-time, M/W/F, T/Th).
2. Annual Fund Donations: Tax-deductible donations to support ongoing programs and operations, separate from capital campaigns.
3. Capital Campaign - Launching a Legacy: Major capital campaign for facility improvements including the Campbell Family Event Center, Gibson Gym renovation, and athletic complex upgrades.
4. Annual Auction Fundraiser: Annual spring event featuring live and silent auctions with vacation packages, game tickets, memorabilia, and restaurant gift cards to support the Annual Fund.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Mighty Eagle sponsorship at $15,000 and Soaring Eagle sponsorships at $10,000 levels covering athletics, arts, and Eagle Parent Association support.
6. Summer Camps: Fee-based summer enrichment camps including sports, arts, STEM, theater, and specialty camps for various age groups.
7. Stock Donations: Partnership with DonateStock.com to facilitate stock donations, enabling donors to avoid capital gains tax while deducting full value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nashville Christian School is a private, nonprofit, college-preparatory Christian school delivering instruction from infancy (6 weeks) through 12th grade on a single Nashville campus. Its core offering is a continuous, faith-integrated academic curriculum divided into Early Learning Village, Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School, supplemented by the LIFE Program for students with learning differences, the Scholars Program offering honors/AP/dual-enrollment courses, championship-level TSSAA athletics, and an award-winning Fine Arts program.

Product overview

Nashville Christian School is a private, college-preparatory institution offering a comprehensive PreK-12 educational program. The school provides a unified academic experience across four divisions: Early Learning Village (Preschool), Lower School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and Upper School (9-12). Beyond core academics, the school offers specialized programs including the LIFE Program for students with learning differences, a Scholars Program with honors/AP/dual-enrollment options, championship-level TSSAA athletics, and an award-winning Fine Arts program featuring drama, music, and visual arts. Additional services include College Counseling, Summer Camps, After Care, and extensive Spiritual Life programming including chapel, small groups, Bible classes, mission trips, and community service projects. The school operates under the 'Launching a Legacy' capital campaign for campus development including the Campbell Family Event Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LIFE Program: Learning Is For Everyone program serving students with learning differences, providing academic support, accommodations, modifications, and specialized instruction.

Products and services

• Preschool Program (Early Learning Village) Early childhood education program serving infants through Pre-K with flexible enrollment options including full-time, part-time (M/W/F or T/Th), and extended care services. Monthly tuition ranges from $760 to $1,560 depending on age group and enrollment frequency, with a $275 annual supply fee.
• Lower School Program (Grades K-5) Elementary education program for grades K-5 focused on helping students realize their full potential spiritually, intellectually, physically, and socially while building their relationship with God.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Middle school program for grades 6-8 designed to welcome students from elementary school and prepare them for high school life with confidence, including curriculum, athletics, fine arts, and the House System.
• Upper School Program (Grades 9-12) College-preparatory high school program for grades 9-12 focusing on Christian character, sound academics, and positive student development. Offers honors, AP, and dual-enrollment classes through the Scholars Program with Lipscomb University.
• LIFE Program (Learning Is For Everyone) Academic support program for students with learning differences including reading, math, or written language disabilities, processing disorders, ADHD, or disorders on the spectrum. Provides accommodations, dual instruction, modifications, and specialized LIFE classes as an add-on to base tuition, ranging from $1,420/year for consultation up to $8,600/year for three or more LIFE classes.
• Fine Arts Program Award-winning visual and performing arts program offering instruction in drama, music, chorus, band, strings, and visual arts. Includes Middle School and High School Thespian Troupes and approximately eight annual productions and showcases.
• Athletics Program Championship-level TSSAA athletics program offering competitive sports including football (State Championship team), basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, wrestling, volleyball, and more.
• Summer Camps Annual summer camp program offering diverse enrichment camps including Camp Eagle Pride (childcare), sports camps (basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, football), arts camps (art, theater, crafts), STEM camps, and specialty camps (LEGO, baking, princess, Harry Potter).
• After Care Program Extended childcare service operating from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on regular school days, with adjusted hours on half days and no-school days.
• College Counseling College and career readiness service providing ACT/SAT resources, application timeline, financial aid information, college visitation, NCAA/NAIA guidance, and transcript requests. Uses Scoir platform for college connections.
• Spiritual Life Program Comprehensive spiritual development including weekly chapel services, small groups, Bible classes (K-12 curriculum), mission trips (including City of Children in Ensenada, Mexico), and service projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Regional Emmy Awards won by performing arts students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAGE DiningcoreOthersSAGE Dining is the campus meal provider for Nashville Christian School. The partnership includes a balanced nutritional menu and unlimited seconds. Parents can pre-load student accounts through ParentsWeb.
• Bellevue Community Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCS partners with the Bellevue Community Food Bank for food drives and community service projects. The school organizes food drives to help stock their shelves.
• Western Hills Food PantryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCS partners with Western Hills Food Pantry alongside Bellevue Community Food Bank for holiday season food drives.
• The Ark in Pegram, TNminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCS Middle School students collect stocking stuffers for children ages 2-12 through The Angel Tree Project Stocking Drive, donating to The Ark in Pegram, TN.
• City of Children in Ensenada, MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual mission trip destination for 9th-12th grade students. The City of Children is an orphanage where students serve, share the love of Jesus, and participate in community service.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCS students participated in Habitat for Humanity builds in May 2023 and 2024, working alongside first-time homeowners to frame homes.
• Lipscomb UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing NCS students to earn college credit through English III, English IV, Pre-Calculus, and Music Appreciation courses taught by NCS faculty meeting Lipscomb standards.
• Warner ConstructionminorOthersContractor for athletic complex improvements including baseball field artificial turf infield and indoor athletic facility turf replacement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christ Presbyterian Academy: Private Presbyterian-affiliated college-preparatory school in Nashville serving preschool through 12th grade. Closest direct peer on faith-based positioning, denominational affiliation, and full PreK-12 lifecycle serving Nashville families.
• The Covenant School: Private faith-based college-preparatory school in Nashville. Comparable as a faith-integrated PreK-12 institution competing for the same Christian-family segment with similar small-class, college-prep emphasis.
• Harpeth Hall School: Independent girls' college-preparatory school in Nashville, grades 5-12. Comparable Nashville private college-prep competitor with strong college counseling, arts, and athletics programs targeting the same upper-income Nashville families.
• Ensworth School: Independent PreK-12 college-preparatory day school in Nashville. Comparable full-continuum (PreK-12) private college-prep institution competing for Nashville families with extensive athletics, arts, and college-counseling offerings.
• Battle Ground Academy: Independent college-preparatory K-12 school in Franklin (Nashville metro). Comparable as a regional private college-prep institution competing for the same Williamson County and Nashville families with full K-12 lifecycle and championship athletics.
• Father Ryan High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Nashville (grades 9-12). Comparable as a faith-based Nashville private college-prep competitor with championship TSSAA athletics and strong college-counseling services for the same family demographic.
• Montgomery Bell Academy: Highly selective private boys' college-preparatory school in Nashville. Comparable as a Nashville private college-prep competitor with strong athletics (including TSSAA participation) and rigorous college-counseling services targeting the same family demographic.
• University School of Nashville: Independent K-12 college-preparatory school in Nashville. Comparable as a full-continuum Nashville private college-prep institution with rigorous academics, athletics, arts, and college counseling competing for the same Nashville families.
• Harding Academy: Private Christian college-preparatory school in Nashville affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Comparable as a faith-integrated PreK-12 Nashville private school with rigorous academics, athletics, and spiritual-formation programming competing for Christian families in the same metro.
• Brentwood Academy: Private, college-preparatory K-12 school located in Brentwood (Nashville metro). Directly comparable as a faith-informed private day school competing for the same Nashville-area college-prep families, with comparable athletics, fine arts, and college-counseling offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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