Harding Academy

“To educate and inspire young people to become thoughtful, creative, lifelong learners and self-disciplined, responsible, caring citizens.”

Harding Academy is an independent Pre-K through eighth grade school in Nashville, TN. Serving over 300 families since 1971, Harding continues its mission to to educate and inspire young people to become thoughtful, creative, lifelong learners and self-disciplined, responsible, caring citizens. At Harding, they believe the PreK-8 model in an inclusive and diverse community allows students to grow and lead without the influences of a high school environment.

The coeducational, non-sectarian school is located in Belle Meade on a campus that fosters a whole-child approach which includes a “developmentally appropriate curriculum, character education, and extracurricular activities.” For instance, the award-winning theatre program has earned national status, and the science curriculum features robotics as well as organic gardening. In addition, Harding Academy students shine on the field on any of the 21 sports teams that allow for “leadership, participation, and skill development opportunities” with a no-cut policy. Harding Academy strives to build a community of families who seek out pathways to public and private high schools alike, and who “share our mission to foster thoughtful, lifelong learners and responsible, caring citizens.”