Welcome to Caldwell Academy
Caldwell Academy is a TK-12 Christian, classical school with 550 students located on a 59-acre campus in northwest Greensboro. We partner with families to develop life-long learners using the time-tested tools of a classical model taught from a Christian worldview. Our students enjoy a supportive community with gifted and godly staff and actively engaged parents.
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Lower School
Transitional Kindergarten through fifth grade comprise the Lower (Grammar) School. In this stage of development, learning is usually a simple task as God created children at this age naturally curious. -
Middle School
Our Middle (Dialectic) School is comprised of students in sixth through eighth grades. The focus during these years is to introduce dialogue, discourse, and logic as students apply and analyze knowledge. -
Upper School
Students in grades 9-12 make up our Upper (Rhetoric) School. We prepare them to be persuasive, and confident communicators equipped to defend the truth in a relativistic society.
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Students EnrolledGrammar School (grades TK-5) - 263
Dialectic School (grades 6-8) - 121
Rhetoric School (grades 9-12) - 174 -
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Student-teacher RatioGrammar School - 15:1
Dialectic School - 16:1
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Parent ParticipationOur families helped raise over $379,000 for our school in the 2021-2022 Annual Fund Drive. -
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Teams in 11 SportsSince 2005, the Eagles have won eight state championships and have 19 state runner-up finishes. -
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National Merit Semi-FinalistsCaldwell's Class of 2020 had three semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. -
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Students to Attend a College or UniversityThe 38 members of Caldwell's Class of 2021 earned over $3.16 million in scholarships. -
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Community Service HoursCaldwell's Class of 2022 served various nonprofits throughout the Piedmont Triad and beyond. -
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Performing Arts Ensembles or ShowsPerforming arts opportunities annually include concerts, dramas, and visual arts displays.
Caldwell Blog
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When Life Is A Battlefield
The Scripture informs us of the spiritual battle between good and evil. Each of us encounters this struggle in different times and ways. Dialectic School teacher Deborah Childers P '18, '20 was reminded of the battle for our hearts on a recent vacation. She writes how Christ, the Ultimate Victor, gives strength, protection, and hope to His children in the fight.Read More -
Growing Up at Caldwell
What impact can the Caldwell experience have on non-students? How does the school's classical Christian community affect people like parents, teachers, and staff?Read More
After over two decades as part of the Caldwell community, Rhetoric Student Affairs Coordinator and Caldwell parent Polly Wierda is stepping away. Her three sons have graduated from the school, most recently Mason, part of Caldwell's Class of 2022. As she reflects on her time here, she notes her boys were not the only ones to receive an education at Caldwell. -
A Look Back on 13 Years at Caldwell
The recently graduated class of 2022 featured 25 students who each attended Caldwell Academy for 13 years, from kindergarten through 12th grade. One of them, Rollins Ortmann '22, presented the valedictory speech at the school's commencement exercises on May 27. She reflected on the impact of Caldwell's Christ-centered, classical education and its caring community on her and her fellow graduates.Read More -
Reflections on Retirement
What lessons does a teacher learn over the course of 46 years in the classroom? What memories stick in one's mind after such a lengthy career?Read More
Rhetoric humanities teacher Al Powell will step away from his classroom on Caldwell's campus at the end of this school year. Before he does, he pauses to remember some highlights and to testify of God's great faithfulness to him, his family, and Caldwell Academy. -
An Eyewitness to God at Work
How did Caldwell Academy get started? Where did it come from? How has the school lived out the vision established by its founders?Read More
Grammar School teacher and Caldwell parent Gail King taught first grade when the school first opened its doors in 1995 and has remained a cherished instructor. As she retires at the conclusion of this school year, she reflects on how God has used Caldwell for His glory and for her good throughout her career. -
Life In the Zone
What's your family's solution to after-school care? As the number of working parents increases, so does the need for safe and attractive after-school programs.Read More
Our Eagles' Zone provides quality care for Caldwell Grammar students every regular school day. Mary John Minter P '30 explains how this program has enhanced her family's experience. -
A Tale of Two Senior Years
Change is in the air and graduation season is upon us! How do you handle transitional times of life? What is your approach to important life decisions?Read More
Caldwell alum and UNC Charlotte senior Calvin York '18 describes his experience as he enters the home stretch of his college career. As he reflects on his final days at Caldwell compared to those at Charlotte, he finds encouragement from God's presence in his life. -
Celebrating Caldwell's Community
What are you seeking in your child's school community? Is your community a life-giving space for both students and families?Read More
Since its inception, Caldwell has partnered with families to provide a classical education taught from a biblical perspective in a supportive community. Jane Norris P '17, '20, '24 describes how Caldwell's community has enriched her family's time at the school. She also invites everyone to experience the Caldwell community firsthand at our May 6 Backyard Bash. -
A Lesson in Humility
How are you at loving others? Caldwell's theme verse for the year from Galatians 5:13 encourages us to serve one another humbly in love.Read More
Director of Marketing and Communications Dave Walters reflects on how aspects of the Last Supper reveal practical truth and a meaningful example for Christ's followers today. -
Fostering a Love of Reading
Are you a big reader or do you fall asleep on the first page? Do you ever worry your kids aren't reading enough, or aren't reading the right books? Grammar School librarian Patti Burkhead explains ways to make reading a part of your child's life without making it a chore.Read More -
So You're in Middle School... Now What?
Who can forget the challenges of starting middle school? Was yours a difficult transition? Enrollment Director April Hedman discusses how we have made the transition into sixth grade easier for our students.Read More
Do you or someone you know have a student entering middle school or looking for a change? Contact us to learn more about our Dialectic School for students in grades six through eight. -
What's So Special About Recitation
Have you attended one of our Grammar School Recitations? What’s so special about recitation, and why do we emphasize this seemingly outdated educational method? Caldwell Academy Academic Dean Leslie Liebmann explains why recitation is such an important part of classical education and why it is a joy to experience first-hand.Read More -
My Experience as a Three-Sport Athlete
Interscholastic athletics competition requires time, energy, and dedication from both student-athletes and families. Competing on one school team can be taxing, but three? If you or your child is interested in sports at Caldwell or if you're unsure about balancing school and other commitments, read how Olivia Furst '23 describes her time as a three-sport student-athlete. The cross-country, basketball, and track and field competitor shares how she benefits from the experience in her own words.Read More -
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Self: Dying to Me
Do you observe Lent in your household? Do you try to give something up for Lent each year?Read More
The Lenten season starts today, Ash Wednesday. Observers use the occasion to consider Christ's sacrifice as well as sacrifices they can make in their own lives to lean more on Him. It's a season to learn how to die to yourself to live for Jesus. Academic Dean Leslie Liebmann explains how denying yourself doesn't start and end with Lent. It's a lifelong journey. -
The Big Lie
Do you prioritize comfort in your life? If you're an American living in the 21st century, the answer is probably, "Yes!" We are told from every corner of our culture that comfort should be our goal, but how does that line up with following Christ? Dialectic School teacher and former Caldwell parent Debbie Childers considers the juxtaposition of seeking comfort while also seeking Christ in our daily lives.Read More -
There's a Camp for That!
Are you interested in summer camp for your kids? Caldwell Academy has a variety of exciting and new summer camp offerings this year! From sports and art to life skills and Mad Science, there is a camp for every interest.Read More -
Ready to Hear From God
Is prayer a part of your daily life? Are you ready to listen when God speaks? Rhetoric teacher Zachary Roberts explains how, through prayer, we can prepare ourselves to hear what God has to say.Read More -
Growing and Learning
Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you see the Lord's presence in growing things? Dialectic teacher Tess Rives recently took a group of Caldwell sixth-graders on a service project to work in a garden, and there they learned that working with nature often points us back to Christ.Read More -
What I Love About Classical Education
What is classical education and what makes it unique from other models?Read More
Rhetoric School teacher and Caldwell parent Annie Roberts explains what she loves about teaching in a classical school and why she chose it for her own children.
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Located in Greensboro, N.C., Caldwell Academy is a private, classical Christian day school for grades TK-12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program taught from a Christ-centered worldview, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
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