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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Sports
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About
About Lipscomb Academy...
- ACSI Member
- AP Offered
- Christian
- Elementary School
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- High School
- Middle School
- NAIS Member
- Preschool
- Private
- Tennessee
- Nashville
Applying
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$100
Interview Required
Interview requirements for admission to the school. Please contact the school for more details.
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
Tests that are either required or recommended for admission to the school. Please contact the school for more details.
ISEE
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$22,148
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid
No data available —
From Lipscomb Academy
Since its establishment 131 years ago, Lipscomb Academy has provided a rigorous but joyful learning environment for Nashville students in the intermediate and primary grades. From its very beginnings, Lipscomb Academy benefitted from the college-level professors, equipment and resources available right on its campus. The entire school was founded “to teach the Christian religion as presented in the Bible” and “to prepare Christians for usefulness, in whatever sphere they are called upon to labor.”
Today, that mission means Lipscomb Academy provides all the opportunity of a university, with the feel of a family. Our mission is greater than shaping only the minds of your children; we guide children to discover their gifts and passions to develop as a whole person and to become an adult who can positively influence the Nashville and greater global community.
Lipscomb Academy Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1280
31
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
28
196
responses
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More About Lipscomb Academy Academics
Endeavor | Flexible Learning Opportunity
Lipscomb Academy’s Endeavor program provides high school students the ability to attend school in a unique format resulting in a full secondary education and Lipscomb Academy diploma. Through traditional in-classroom learning and online courses, Endeavor students customize their educational experience in order to allow sufficient time needed to achieve their own personal affinities and pursuits.
Culture & Safety
Poll
82%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.33 responses
Poll
76%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.33 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
66 responses
Football and Basketball Games
21%
Chapel
18%
Everything
17%
See AlsoLipscomb Academy ReviewsHomecoming
11%
Spirit Week
9%
Concert Chorus
5%
Pep rallies
5%
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,426
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.31 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.31 responses
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.31 responses
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Preschool
Annual Cost
$16,526
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
This is the earliest age students may enroll in educational preschool programming for the school.
2 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
The Student-Teacher Ratio for preschools is reported directly by the school.
3:1
Schedule Options
Offers Full Week
Yes
Offers Part Week
Yes
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
Yes
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
8:1
National
17:1
Poll
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.36 responses
Poll
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.36 responses
Poll
72%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.36 responses
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
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Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
79%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.24 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.24 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.24 responses
Living in the Area
Nashville
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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$71,328
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,392
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$351,400
National
$281,900
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Lipscomb Academy Reviews
Rating 4.21 out of 5 217 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
As a senior at Lipscomb Academy, I have enjoyed my time at the school but some things need to change. I enjoy the rigor of classes and the openness from teacher to student but it does not seem as if the school values the arts or quality of the food. I choose not to eat in the cafeteria because the food is almost not edible. I also wish that the same amount of effort that goes into sports at Lipscomb Academy would go into theater, chorus, and band.
As a college prep school, Lipscomb Academy offers opportunities for Dual Enrollment, AP, and Honors classes. The school also has a smaller class size, allowing for a greater connection and possible learning capacity. The overall experience has been positive but if these few things were to change, I believe that the school would be an even better place to grow and thrive.
- Senior
- 3 months ago
Rating 1 out of 5
My original review was too long. I’m a former student. Just know they are not helpful, not centered in Christ, and money hungry. The sports team gets all the funding while arts and sciences fall in the shadow. The reviews are never honest, and neither are the students. Everyone is too scared to actually speak the truth. If your looking for college prep, look elsewhere and save money.
- Other
- 4 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Lipscomb Academy is a great christian school. In my time there, i’ve built character, made lots of lifelong friends, and become better prepared for college. Some things I would change, would be to focus more on the fine arts program instead of all sports and trying to incorporate diversity in other ways aside from just advertisem*nt. Overall, I love this school and the people that go there alongside me and would recommend it to others as well!
- Senior
- 8 months ago
