Columbia Academy - Columbia

Columbia Academy

Location: Columbia, Tennessee
Type: Private / Independent Christian School (Church of Christ)
Grades: Preschool through 12th Grade
Enrollment: Around 950+ students

Overview

Columbia Academy is a college-preparatory Christian school serving students from preschool through grade 12. The school is grounded in a Christ-centered mission, emphasizing academic excellence, character development, and spiritual growth. With its roots in the Churches of Christ, the curriculum integrates Biblical principles into all areas of study.

The campus spans approximately 67 acres, located in the heart of Columbia. Originally established as a military academy, the school now provides a rigorous, preparatory academic program. CA emphasizes both intellectual development and spiritual formation, encouraging students to cultivate leadership, service, and integrity. Daily Bible classes, weekly chapel, and a faith-integrated curriculum support the school’s mission to shape the whole student — body, mind, and soul.

Students benefit from a robust set of extracurricular opportunities, including STEM, arts, athletics, and mission/service projects. There is also a wide variety of student clubs and enrichment programs, such as robotics, drama, science club, and student government.

What Makes the School Unique

• Biblical Foundation & Faith Integration: Christian worldview is deliberately integrated throughout academics; students attend Bible classes and chapels regularly.

• Historic, Spacious Campus: The school sits on a 67-acre historic campus in Columbia, previously a military academy.

• College-Prep Academics: Offers a college-preparatory curriculum with a strong emphasis on both rigorous academics and Christian values.

• Diverse Extracurriculars: Opportunities include robotics, drama, service-learning, music, athletics, and student government.

• Character Development: Emphasis on character, service, and leadership in addition to academic rigor.

• Community Feeling: Describes itself as a “Bulldog family” where students are known personally and encouraged spiritually and academically.

Contact Information

Address:
1101 West 7th Street
Columbia, TN 38401

Phone:
(931) 388-5363

Website:
www.cabulldogs.org