Brentwood Academy vs. Franklin Road Academy
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Brentwood Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Franklin Road Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Sports offered
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Overview
Brentwood Academy is a co-educational, independent college preparatory school dedicated to nurturing and challenging each whole person--body, mind, and spirit--to the glory of God. Our triangle philosophy supports strong academics and challenging athletics, built on a foundation of faith in the gospel. Set on a beautiful 50+ acre campus in the heart of Brentwood, TN, BA serves students in grades 6 through 12. Our highly skilled faculty members, committed to Christ, encourage students to pursue excellence across a wide range of interests. Brentwood Academy intentionally provides experiences that help our students become resilient, critical thinkers, thoughtful communicators, problem solvers, and Christ followers.
Franklin Road Academy is a coeducational, diverse learning community, offering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students from 15 different countries a challenging educational experience within an inclusive Christian community.
FRA provides an elite education within a collaborative learning environment, ensuring students become critical, innovative thinkers and leaders.
We value a well-rounded student experience, and our intentional class size allows students to fully engage in the classroom while competing at a high athletic level or perfecting an art form.
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1969
1971
Students Body
Total Students
792 students
1040 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
95
Kindergarten Students
-
60
Grade 1 Students
-
54
Grade 2 Students
-
56
Grade 3 Students
-
47
Grade 4 Students
-
52
Grade 5 Students
-
78
Grade 6 Students
79
71
Grade 7 Students
109
85
Grade 8 Students
112
79
Grade 9 Students
115
97
Grade 10 Students
124
91
Grade 11 Students
130
93
Grade 12 Students
123
82
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
125 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
49%
70%
Average Class Size
17
14
Number of AP Classes
23
20
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
Average SAT score
1172
n/a
Average ACT score
25
n/a
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Formal
(Uniform Dress Code - Khaki pants/Plaid Skirt)
(Uniform Dress Code - Khaki pants/Plaid Skirt)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Aug. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$35,000
$34,380
Tuition Notes
2026-2027 (meal plan included)
Middle School - $34,740
Upper School - $37,740
Pre-Kindergarten (ages 3, 4, and 5)
Part鈥搕ime: $7,470
Full鈥搕ime: $12,450
Kindergarten - Grade 4
$20,840
Grades 5 - 8
$25,160
Grades 9 - 12
$26,570
% on Financial Aid
29%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,940
n/a
Acceptance Rate
76%
100%
Admissions Director
Dr. Dan Wilkerson
Courtney Williamson
Admissions Associate
Bonnie Willis, Financial Aid
Holly Koogler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
38
24
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ACE Club (Architecture, Construction, and Engineering)Big Brother/Big Sister
Creative Writing ClubDECA
Eagle Investment ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes
Fishing ClubFlight: Literary Magazine
Hand in Hand Service ClubHiking Club
HOSAInternational Food Club
Leadership Lab (Middle School)Math Team
National Honor SocietyPhotography Club
Pickleball ClubRobotics
Spanish Scholar ClubStudent Ambassadors
Student Leadership TeamTennessee Junior Classical League
Theater ClubUltimate Frisbee Club
Wilderness ClubYouth in Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Academy JuniorsAcademy Singers
ChorusConcert Band
Jazz BandMiddle School Musical
Rock BandSpeech & Debate
Upper School MusicalUpper School Play
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ice HockeyTSSAA Sports
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Best BuddiesBooks and Movies Club
Business ClubEmerging Leaders
Entrepreneurship ClubFishing Club
ForensicsInteract Club
Latin ClubLiterary Magazine
Math ClubNewspaper
Robotics ClubScience Club
Science OlympiadStudent Ambassadors
Arts and Music Programs:
3D DesignCeramics
ChoirDance
DramaInstrumental Music
Performing Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Lower School Cross Country
