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Private Pre-K through 12th Grade Independent School in Williamson County

Ranked the No. 1 Private Pre-K-12 School in Williamson County, Battle Ground Academy has been the area’s leader in college-preparatory education for more than 135 years.

Each day in every class, our goal is to provide an inspiring and nurturing environment that piques students’ curiosity and furthers their academic, social, and emotional development. The result: a community of learners who are prepared to accomplish their academic, professional, and personal goals, becoming successful graduates at some of the nation's top colleges and universities.

Jim Wright '90

BGA parent Jim Wright '90 talks about his children's experience at BGA.

Claire Coco '24

Claire Coco '24 shares what makes BGA special.

Dawson Gray '02

Dawson Gray '02, Director of the Teaching Center, talks about how students are challenged through the curriculum in the classroom.

Dustin Lynn

Dustin Lynn, Director of College Counseling, shares how departments at BGA work together to help each student succeed.

SCHOOL HAPPENINGs AT BGA

May 16

Kindergarten Rodeo - Morning Performance

8:20 AM - 8:50 AM

May 16

Kindergarten Rodeo - Afternoon Performance

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

May 18

Graduation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Cherry Sports Center, 336 Ernest Rice Ln, Franklin, TN 37069, USA

BGA’s Entrepreneurial Leadership students place 3rd in international business pitch competition

Apr 24 2025

BGA hosts Denim & Diamonds fundraiser benefitting parent association

Apr 24 2025

BGA Shows Growth in Title Game Setback

Mar 10 2025

883

955

Pre-K through 12th Grade Students

136

Years as the Educational Leader in Williamson County

95%

Average Student Retention Rate

95%

of Class of 2024 Graduates Were Accepted to At Least One of Their Top Three College Choices

75+

Clubs and Organizations in Middle and Upper School

Athletic Teams in 13 Middle School and 14 Upper School Sports

30+

Fine Arts Shows and Performances Annually

17K

Community Service Hours Earned Annually by Our Students

BGA SCHOOL LEVELS

EARLY LEARNING CENTER // PRE-K

EARLY LEARNING CENTER // PRE-K

In our Early Learning Center, we believe that when children are active participants in their own learning, they create meaningful connections between their school and their world. Children find true joy as they grow, play, and create in our language-rich learning community.

Our theme-based pre-K curriculum allows students to make connections across subjects with daily opportunities to grow in numeracy, literacy, scientific inquiry, and character development.

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LOWER SCHOOL // GRADES K-4

LOWER SCHOOL // GRADES K-4

In Lower School, we nurture each child’s intellectual, creative, moral, and physical growth on an individual level. It is a joyful place, inspiring not only lifelong learning but also character, scholarship, and service.

Through a dynamic curriculum that values learning through inquiry, students master foundational skills balanced with critical thinking and problem solving.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL // GRADES 5-8

MIDDLE SCHOOL // GRADES 5-8

The educational experience and learning environment of our Middle School balances academics with the interpersonal skills needed for developing boys and girls of high character.

With small classes and weekly advisory, we know each student well. We recognize their unique strengths and weaknesses, and the entire BGA team – teacher, coach, advisor, grade-level team leader, counselor, and dean – works together to ignite passions and nurture curiosity.

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UPPER SCHOOL // GRADES 9-12

UPPER SCHOOL // GRADES 9-12

As a college preparatory school, we put a strong focus on academics, but we know college preparedness goes beyond academic expectations. It’s about resilience, honor, character, service, and leadership.

Upper School students are guided to find a balance that allows them to complete their coursework at a high level while finding time to participate in extracurricular activities.

We walk alongside students as they navigate the challenges of being teenagers and prepare to live independently.

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Strategic Plan