Brentwood Academy: college prep school (6-12) with learning difference programs, small classes, Christian values
Brentwood Academy (grades 6-12) is a co-educational college preparatory school in Brentwood, Tennessee that supports students with mild learning differences through dedicated Learning Difference Programs. The school's "triangle philosophy" emphasizes the development of the whole student—academic, athletic, and spiritual—creating an intentional environment where students with diverse learning needs can thrive alongside their peers.
The school maintains small average class sizes of 17 students and employs 95 classroom teachers, 60% of whom hold advanced degrees. This structure allows for individualized attention and support tailored to each student's needs. Brentwood Academy offers a comprehensive curriculum including advanced courses in sciences, mathematics, languages, and humanities, with flexibility to accommodate varied learning styles. The school's Christian foundation emphasizes relationships, community, and personal growth—principles that extend to how the school supports students navigating learning challenges.
Brentwood Academy enrolls 770 students and maintains a 76% acceptance rate. Tuition for the 2024-25 school year is $31,490 for Middle School and $34,490 for Upper School, with 26% of students receiving financial aid averaging $16,021. For families interested in learning more about admissions and support services for students with learning differences, contact Admissions Director Dan Wilkerson at (615) 523-0611 or visit the website.
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $31,490 |
| Tuition Notes | (2024-25) Middle School - $31,490 Upper School - $34,490 |
| Total Students | 770 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 95 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60 |
| Average Class Size | 17 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
| Admissions Director | Dan Wilkerson |
| Admissions Associate | Bonnie Willis, Financial Aid |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 76 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 26 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $16,021 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 19 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Football · Golf · Ice Hockey · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Wrestling |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Math Team · Model UN · National Honor Society · Robotics · Student Ambassadors · Student Leadership Team · Youth in Government · Arts and Music Programs: · Speech & Debate |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Christian |
| School Calendar | brentwoodacademy.com/calendar |
| Average SAT Score | 1197 |
| Average ACT Score | 26 |
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