Davidson Academy

Davidson Academy is a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee. It teaches children from 6 weeks old to 12th grade.^[1]

Davidson Academy
Address
1414 Old Hickory Blvd. Nashville, Tennessee 37207 United States
Coordinates	36.2811227°N 86.7802757°W / 36.2811227; -86.7802757
Information
Type	Private, Coeducational
Motto	Preparing Students for College, Life, and Eternity
Religious affiliation(s)	Christian
Denomination	Interdenominational
Founded	1980
Principal	Mrs. Sarah Jane Moore (Upper School), Mrs. Kelly Colley (Lower School)
Headmaster	Dr. Lindsey Judd
Faculty	73
Grades	6 Wks–12
Enrollment	702
Student to teacher ratio	14:1
Color(s)	Black, cardinal, white
Mascot	Boomer the Bear
Nickname	Bears
Rival	Goodpasture Christian School
Accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Website	http://www.davidsonacademy.com

History

The school started as Madison Christian School in September 1980. It was a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Madison and had students in grades 1–4.^[2] In 1981, the church planned a new building, renamed the school Davidson Academy, and expanded it to grades K–12.

Athletics

Davidson Academy has sports teams for boys and girls. It competes in Division 2, Section A of the private school division in the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association.

Notable alumni

• Rachel Smith, Miss USA, 2007 (4th Runner-up, Miss Universe 2007)^[3]

• James Austin Johnson, cast member of Saturday Night Live (2021–present)