Challenging Academics. Inclusive Christian Community.
Coeducational. Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12.

Inspire. Encourage. Nurture.

FRA At A Glance

62

Acre campus for students pre-kindergarten - grade 12

12

Countries represented in our student body

17

Average class size allowing students to fully engage in the classroom

70%

Faculty members holding advanced degrees

  • 8:1 student-teacher ratio
  • Science, technology, engineering, and math program beginning in kindergarten
  • 70% of faculty members hold advanced degrees
  • Service learning woven throughout pre-kindergarten - grade 12
  • Daily devotionals and weekly chapel in kindergarten - grade 4. Daily convocation and bi-weekly chapel in grades 5 - 12
  • 700-seat theater with professional lighting and sound
  • 2,000-square-foot upper school Innovation Lab and DNA Lab
  • Lower and middle school Innovation Labs
  • Collegiate-level athletic facilities including brand new weight room and fitness center, synthetic turf football field, and state-of-the-art golf simulator
  • 59 athletic teams offered at the varsity, junior varsity, and middle school levels
  • Purdue
  • West Point
  • Tulane
  • Dartmouth
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Perspectives

A Year In: Parent Perspective

The Brim family chose FRA for their rising freshman last year. Now that they are a year (and a couple of months) in, they describe their experience in the admission process and their thoughts on the decision they made. Click here to hear their story

 

My FRA Experience

Chloe – A New Student Perspective

" I don’t feel like a number here at FRA. I have a name, and people use it. FRA loves you for who you are, and they want you to embrace you. They support you and are willing to give you the resources to help you succeed and excel.”

 

How FRA Influenced Our Move To Nashville

The Halas Family, New FRA Family

"The grace and warmth that our family has experienced isn't an accident. That's something that has been fostered in the culture. It is a very authentic, real place where your kids can grow."

Your Child. Our Mission.

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Riley Casey '17

"I'm excited for my future at Columbia University because I feel confident FRA has prepared me to do things well. I have gotten to figure out who I am, and I am very thankful for that."

David Tucker - Faculty Member

“I've been here for 35 years, and I've become like family with my coworkers and coaching staffs and built lifelong relationships with students as I've watched them grow up. Over time, your roots grow deeper and deeper, and there is nothing that can replace that.”

Why I Chose FRA

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Nia Williamson '19

“We wanted a place where people knew her and where she could be appreciated for her unique self but also be challenged to be her best self.” -Jim Williamson, Nia's father

Rob Miller '82


"Almost everything I do now can be traced back to life lessons that began at FRA. One of the principles I preach on athletic fields and movie sets is everyone has the will to win, but the will to prepare is what counts. FRA prepares its students to win."

Announcements

Wyatt Maxwell '15: Nashville Glasshaüs Decades in the Making
Wyatt Maxwell '15: Nashville Glasshaüs Decades in the Making

In the fall of 2023, Nashville Glasshaüs opened its doors. FRA alumnus Wyatt Maxwell '15 established a place where Nashvillians can grow, create, and dream. Wyatt is excited to tell the story of how his business began and how FRA has been instrumental in bringing this establishment to life. Glasshaüs offers a variety of unique experiences for everyone, including glass-blowing classes, event venue rentals, an art gallery, glassware for purchase, and even a coffee café. At the heart of Glasshaüs is a mission that mirrors FRA’s commitment to inclusiveness, inviting all to be a part of something special. Long-time mentor and former FRA faculty member Coach David Tucker and FRA alumnus Paul Nelson '88 have partnered with Wyatt, using their skills and passions to help Glasshaüs grow and become an integral part of Music City’s fabric. Read the open conversation among Wyatt, Paul, and David as they share God’s penmanship in shaping Glasshaüs’ story.

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Hal Cato '83: A Lifetime of Service Devoted to Nashville Non-Profits
Hal Cato '83: A Lifetime of Service Devoted to Nashville Non-Profits

CAN YOU SHARE WITH US HOW YOU'VE SEEN THE HEART AND MISSION BEHIND FRA MIRROR YOUR PERSONAL LIFE MISSION?

Hal: It's been truly inspiring to witness how the mission of FRA aligns so closely with my own personal values and ethos in life. FRA is genuinely committed to making a positive impact, both within the school community and beyond its walls. 

Read More about Hal Cato '83: A Lifetime of Service Devoted to Nashville Non-Profits