Covenant Academy

🌟 Key Highlights: Covenant Academy

Covenant Academy (CA) is a highly-rated, private, co-educational Christian school in McMinnville, Tennessee. It is committed to a rigorous, Christ-centered education that utilizes the Classical model and the Trivium to cultivate wisdom, virtue, and knowledge in students, preparing them for college and a life dedicated to God’s purpose.

🏫 Overview

• Type: Private / Independent Classical Christian School (Non-denominational)

• Location: McMinnville, Tennessee (Warren County)

• Grades Served: Preschool (PK) – 12th Grade

• Enrollment: Approximately 110–168 students

• Core Mission: To partner with Christian families in providing an academically excellent and Christ-centered education that trains students to think clearly, reason wisely, and articulate winsomely for the glory of God.

• Affiliation: Member of the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) and the Society for Classical Learning (SCL).

• Accreditation: Fully accredited by the Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) (achieved 2022).

• Focus: Full PK–12 education utilizing the classical Trivium method and a biblical worldview.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

Covenant Academy is distinguished by its commitment to the classical Christian model, high academic outcomes, and affordability:

• Classical Model (The Trivium): The curriculum follows the three stages of the Trivium to align with the student’s developmental stages: Grammar (K–6th, mastering foundational facts and knowledge), Logic/Dialectic (7th–8th, critical thinking and reasoned argument), and Rhetoric (9th–12th, eloquent expression and persuasive communication).

• Christ-Centered Worldview: The Christian faith is integrated into all academic disciplines (Paideia), reinforcing the belief that all knowledge points back to God the Creator. Students participate in daily Bible instruction.

• High Academic Achievement: The school maintains a 100% four-year college matriculation rate for graduates. The average ACT score is 22-26, which is highly competitive.

• Core Liberal Arts: Places a strong emphasis on traditional academic skills, including Latin (begins in the Grammar school) and Formal Logic (studied in the Logic stage), which train students in language structure and sound reasoning.

• Affordability: The school is noted for its affordability compared to many other private schools, with yearly tuition costs being competitive (approximately $4,200 for the 2025-26 year).

• Small Community & Attention: With a very favorable student-teacher ratio of 9:1 to 10:1, the school provides a small, close-knit community that allows for exceptional personalized attention and mentorship.

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