At George Washington Academy, we believe children thrive when school feels like a community. Students are known and valued, parents are welcomed as partners, and teachers are empowered to help each child grow.
With strong academics, high expectations, and a joyful, supportive environment, we keep one question at the heart of every decision:
What is in the best interest of our students?
GWA offers a rigorous, well-rounded education designed to help students think deeply, communicate clearly, and become confident, capable learners.
Our classical approach combines strong foundations in reading, writing, mathematics, history, science, and the humanities with Latin, logic, the arts, and opportunities for creativity and discovery.
We challenge students academically while never losing sight of the child behind the achievement.
Children Are Known
Small classes and meaningful relationships allow teachers to truly know their students—their strengths, challenges, personalities, and potential.
Parents Are Partners
We believe education works best when families and schools work together. Parents are welcomed, heard, and valued as an important part of our school community.
Strong Academics. Joyful Learning.
Our students are challenged to achieve at high levels in an environment where curiosity, creativity, confidence, and a love of learning can flourish.
Character Matters
We want our students to become more than excellent scholars. We are developing thoughtful, responsible, articulate young people who are prepared to lead and contribute to their communities.
Children Come First
Programs, policies, and traditions matter—but children matter more. We continually ask what will best serve our students and allow them to thrive.
We want GWA to feel like a place where families belong. Parents are welcomed as partners, teachers know their students personally, and children are surrounded by adults who know them, encourage them, and want them to succeed.
We believe raising and educating great kids is something we do together.
The best way to understand our school is to experience it.
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Disclaimer: GWA is working to complete the category V private school application process for the 2026-27 school year. Presently, to satisfy the compulsory attendance law in the state of Tennessee, parents who want to register with GWA are required to enroll their student in an approved home school option. Parents may select independent home school by registering with their local school district or choose to enroll in an umbrella home school program, such as Home Life Academy. GWA will guide families through this process.
