K-12 college prep school in Franklin, TN with specialized learning difference and ADD/ADHD support programs
Battle Ground Academy is a K-12 college preparatory school in Franklin, Tennessee that serves students of all abilities, including those with learning differences and ADD/ADHD. The school operates on two campuses—the Harpeth Campus for grades K-4 and the Glen Echo Campus for grades 5-12—providing a structured, supportive environment with an average class size of 18 students and 70% of faculty holding advanced degrees.
The school offers dedicated Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support services to help students with these diagnoses succeed academically and socially. Beyond academics, Battle Ground Academy provides extensive extracurricular opportunities including 14 varsity sports, performing arts programs (band, chorus, drama), clubs focused on leadership and service, and honor societies—allowing students with special needs to participate in a well-rounded educational experience alongside their peers.
Tuition ranges from $20,620 for Lower School to $26,920 for Upper School (2022-23), with 24% of students receiving financial aid averaging $12,100. The admissions process is welcoming, with a 95% acceptance rate and rolling deadlines. Families interested in learning more about the Learning Difference Programs and how the school supports students with ADD/ADHD should contact the admissions office at (615) 794-3501 or visit battlegroundacademy.org.
| Year Founded | 1889 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $30,900 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition for the 2022-23 school year is $20,620 for Lower School, $25,870 for Middle School and $26,920 for Upper School. |
| Total Students | 908 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 100 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70 |
| Average Class Size | 18 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Robin Goertz |
| Admissions Associate | Ansley Page |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 95 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 24 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $12,100 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 2 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Football · Golf · Riflery · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Wrestling |
| Clubs and Organizations | Adventure Program-middle school · Arts Guild-by audition · Band · Chorus · Community Service · DiGamma Honor Society · Drama · Fellowship of Christian Athletes · French Club · Honor Council · Mu Alpha Theta · Multi-Cultural Club · National Honor Society · Peer Leaders · Spanish Club · Speech and Debate Team · Student Council · Yearbook Staff · Young Life · Show More (3) · Hide |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Cognia · AdvancED · Southern Association of Colleges and Schools · Council on Accreditation and School Improvement |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.battlegroundacademy.org/about/news-calendar |
| Average ACT Score | 28 |
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