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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B+
Matriculation B+
Academics A-
Extracurriculars A
Community A-
Reviews B+
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.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$29450
Enrollment
791
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$14.1 millions
AP
19
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
12

Matriculation

(2019-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#3 Yale University 1 +
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#10 Duke University 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 +
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#36 Boston College 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 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 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 +
College of Charleston 1 +
College of William and Mary 1 +
Liberty University 1 +
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
Penn State University Park 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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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2023 2018-2022 2016-2020 2018-2019 2011-2015 Total
All schools 75 73 72 53 56
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#3 Harvard College 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#5 Yale University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#7 Duke University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#9 Northwestern University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#9 Brown University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 1
#12 Columbia University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#12 Cornell University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#17 Rice University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#18 Dartmouth College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1
#21 University of Michigan 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#22 Georgetown University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#24 University of Virginia 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1 + 2
#24 Emory University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#28 University of Southern California 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#28 University of Florida 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +admitted 1
#35 New York University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#39 Boston College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#40 University of Washington 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#40 Tufts University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#41 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1
#43 Boston University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#47 University of Rochester 1 + 1
#47 Wake Forest University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#47 Lehigh University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#47 University of Georgia 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#51 Purdue University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 + 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#53 Florida State University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#53 College of William and Mary 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#60 Brandeis University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#60 Michigan State University 1 + 1
#60 Santa Clara University 1 +admitted 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1
#67 University of Miami 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#67 Villanova University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1
#67 George Washington University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#67 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#73 Tulane University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#76 Colorado School of Mines 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#76 Pepperdine University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#86 Clemson University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#89 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#89 Brigham Young University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#93 Auburn University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#93 University of Iowa 1 + 1
#93 Baylor University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#98 Texas Christian University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#98 Drexel University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#98 University of Oregon 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#105 American University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
#105 Arizona State University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#105 George Mason University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#105 San Diego State University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#105 Saint Louis University 1 + 1
#115 Howard University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#124 University of Denver 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#133 University of Vermont 1 + 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#133 Elon University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#137 University of Alabama 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#151 DePaul University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#151 Seton Hall University 1 +admitted 1
#159 University of Kentucky 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#163 University of Mississippi 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#170 Mercer University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#185 Samford University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#216 Texas Tech University 1 + 1
#216 Mississippi State University 1 +admitted 1
#236 Belmont University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#280 Old Dominion University 1 +admitted 1
#361 Clark Atlanta University 1 +admitted 1
Penn State University Park 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
Liberty University 1 +admitted 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 4
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2019-2023 2018-2022 2016-2020 2018-2019 2011-2015 Total
All schools 15 16 16 11 13
#1 Williams College 1 + 1
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#7 United States Air Force Academy 1 + 1
#11 Middlebury College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#11 Barnard College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#16 Vassar College 1 + 1
#16 Davidson College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#21 Colgate University 1 + 1
#21 Haverford College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#24 Bates College 1 + 1
#25 Colby College 1 + 1
#25 University of Richmond 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#27 Macalester College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#30 Lafayette College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#30 Bucknell University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#38 Union College 1 + 1
#39 Kenyon College 1 + 1
#39 Spelman College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#46 Furman University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#46 Dickinson College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#46 Whitman College 1 + 1
#51 Centre College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#51 The University of the South 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#56 Rhodes College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#67 Reed College 1 + 1
#100 Sarah Lawrence College 1 +admitted 1
#130 Eckerd College 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#146 Fisk University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
United States Military Academy 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3

AP Scores

(2022)
22%
32%
30%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(19)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
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 Principles
Comparative Government and Politics
Human Geography
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Sports

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

(45)
Backpack Like a Girl Club
Bowling Club
Chess Club
Conservation Club
Cookies and College Sports
Creative Writing 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

(17)
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Choir
Guitar
Music
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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Contact Info

https://www.battlegroundacademy.org
336 Ernest Rice Lane, Franklin, TN 37069
615-794-3501
robin.goertz@mybga.org
Tennessee

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: K-12
Urban
Year Founded: 1889
Campus Size: 67 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, WeChat
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
ISEE: 430700
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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, 32 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Battle Ground Academy also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Battle Ground Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2019-2023, some students attended Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Pennsylvania, Duke University and Northwestern University.
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 $29,450 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.

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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

Nearby City

Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is renowned as the heart of country music. The city is home to iconic venues like the Grand Ole Opry House, where the famous radio show is held, and the historic Ryman Auditorium. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum showcases the genre’s rich history, while downtown Nashville’s vibrant District features honky-tonks offering live music. The city also hosts Vanderbilt University and is a hub for music, arts, and Southern culture, attracting visitors from around the world.
Population (2022) 596,462
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 2%
Nearby Airport Nashville International Airport

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