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 2020 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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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 '24, '20, '17 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. -
Disrupted by Misunderstanding
Read MoreIn this Caldwell Blog, Dialectic School teacher Deborah Childers reflects on how misunderstanding connects humanity with Christ and how Christians can use it as an opportunity for good. -
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. -
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 -
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 -
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. -
Why TK is a Decision We Won't Regret
How do you know if and when your child is prepared for kindergarten? What kind of initial learning environment will benefit your student the most?Read More
The Vandall family processed and prayed over these questions before identifying Transitional Kindergarten as their son's best option. Read how their decision has worked out. -
Shining A Light on Epiphany
December 25 has come and gone for another year, but many Christian traditions recognize January 6 as an important day in the Christmas season. The Bible tells how Christ and His family received special visitors from the East during His infancy, which is the basis for Epiphany. While we don't know all of the details of the magi's visit, Marketing and Communications Director Dave Walters notes Epiphany illuminates important truths for Christ's followers.Read More -
Why Study Poetry?
Read MoreHow do you define poetry? Why is it significant and worthy of study?Our own Dr. Michael Bedsole has spent significant time studying and teaching poetry. He suggests this timeless literature uniquely expresses humanity's God-given depth and imagination. -
Our Family's Journey to Caldwell Academy
Read MoreIs it time to switch schools?The Bailess family prayed over this question for some time. Read how the Lord walked with and before them in their journey to Caldwell Academy. -
My Summer With InterVarsity and Cheese Curds
Internships often teach valuable lessons to students and new professionals. In this week's Caldwell Blog, Calvin York '18 describes his summer internship experience with InterVarsity, an international campus ministry based in Madison, Wisconsin. While the public relations major learned a great deal about his intended profession, he also learned a lot about friendship, America's Dairyland, and His heavenly Father's love for him.Read More -
More than a Game
To many, volleyball is simply just a sport. To me, volleyball is both a mission field and an outlet for my passion. As I wind down my time at Caldwell, I see how the game I love has forged impactful relationships and taught me valuable lessons.Read More
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If you are seeking a welcoming community that partners with families to develop lifelong learners equipped to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God, we invite you to experience the Caldwell Difference.
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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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