Bill Rice Christian Academy

627 Bill Rice Ranch Road

Murfreesboro, TN 37128

27 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-11
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 07, 2025

We were initially excited for our children to begin school at Bill Rice, but our experience quickly revealed that the school was not equipped to meet the needs of our children who required a little bit of extra understanding and patience. It seemed the staff was quick to judge our children’s behavior, often misinterpreting their behavior as disobedience. The school places a heavy emphasis on strict obedience where certain missteps can result in a child being sent home for the day, even for 4/5 year olds. Preschoolers, in particular, are sent home for being "disobedient," with the expectation that they will understand the consequences of such punishment. While we did agree that our child demonstrated behavior that deserved some form of corrective action, young children lack the maturity to process being sent home appropriately, and it often feels more like a punishment for the adults rather than a constructive lesson for the child. Especially when our children were stressed out to go to that school in the first place.For example, another one of our children, who is introverted, was labeled "rude" and accused of not following directions simply because they were quiet and probably intimidated. As a result, one of our children was punished with timeout and faced the threat of being sent home if it happened again. Furthermore, we found that the overall environment lacked the stability necessary for our family because lack of substitute teachers and the threat of our children being sent home as an imminent threat.We were also concerned when the school suggested that our children had learning deficits. However, we decided to wait before posting this review to allow our children time to transition into a new learning environment and be tested by the school system for speech. Neither had any issues with speech, which Bill Rice complained about. In this new setting, our children have flourished without the same issues we encountered at Bill Rice and we haven’t received any of the same complaints. The new school offers an environment with educated teachers, and they have only had good things to say. We’re not saying Bill Rice is a bad fit or bad place for all children, but it wasn’t the right fit for ours and we got the feeling that the staff felt the same way.
Submitted by parent on January 21, 2022

Our son loves being a student at Bill Rice! We’ve seen an amazing transformation in his confidence, faith knowledge, and social maturity. The teachers and staff are all great at making both parents and students feel at home. Continue to shine, BRCA!
Submitted by student on October 03, 2021

this school specializes in elementary , past that they do well but not great.
Submitted by parent on January 23, 2021

Bill Rice Christian Academy is amazing, I absolutely love this school! I have both my kids there and I couldn’t be happier with the education they are getting. My 8 year old went in at 1st Grade ( I had to hold him back because he wasn’t ready for their curriculum) behind in reading, and now after 2 years he is reading a year ahead of his current grade. This assessment was done with someone not affiliated with the school. My other child went in at pre-K last year and was reading by the middle of the year! This year has been amazing and she is learning so much and having fun while doing it. My favorite thing is they do a great a job at teaching the Bible. The people who run children’s ministry at my church always come up to me and tell me that my kids know the Bible very well and are always impressed.
Submitted by parent on January 24, 2020

BRCA as a whole is fantastic. The staff does an amazing job with the students and you can tell they enjoy teaching as much as the children enjoy learning. This isn't just a job for them and it shows. They truly are doing God's work and the children respond very well to them.
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2019

It has been a very good experience - we highly recommend it
Submitted by parent on January 28, 2019

Love it. Teaches the students to develop an attitude to differentiate between what is right and wrong. Grows them academically as well.
Submitted by other on January 28, 2019

BRCA is the best thing that happened to us! My son absolutely LOVES going to school! It’s been amazing to watch him learn and grow into such an amazing young man!
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2017

We love BRCA! It has been one of the best decisions we have made as a family. My son loves it! I am amazed at how much he learns and how in depth he learns. They are building a foundation he will take with him the rest of his life. We look forward to many more years of learning with our BRCA family!
Submitted by other on February 09, 2017

This is our first year at BRCA and we love it! Our daughter loves her kindergarten class and teacher. In just a few short months, my child has grown in both character and academics. I look forward to her continued education and growth at BRCA.
Submitted by parent on February 01, 2016

Absolutely love this school! The teachers, Mr and Mrs Reeves are wonderful! Our son has progressed drastically since his start in kindergarten earlier this year. Both academically,and spiritally. Looking forward to many more years at this school.
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2015

BRCA is a hidden gem of a school. You will not find a private Christian school that emphasizes Godly character just as much as academics. They have the most genuine, caring, trustworthy staff that are always willing to help. You never have to worry about your child being neglected on any level. There is a tremendous support system and the curriculum is outstanding. They help parents build good children, not just smart children. The environment is safe, disciplined and well monitored. Being on a ranch has its perks for the school kids, which makes it fun. Our testing is well above the state average too.
Submitted by parent on February 02, 2015

Bill Rice Christian Academy is a wonderful school with caring teachers that make learning fun. They offer a strong academic curriculum. In addition, the school teaches respect, accountability, Integrity, and reinforces the standard we set at home.
Submitted by teacher on April 26, 2014

I can not imagine a better place to teach than at BRCA. We are encouraged to focus on training the whole child. We thoroughly teach the academic subjects, but we also focus on character and manners helping the students develop skills that will allow them to be successful and a blessing to others throughout their lives. I love how our students are kind and generous toward each other and the parents are very supportive. I am privileged to work and minister at BRCA.
Submitted by parent on April 11, 2014

We love Bill Rice Christian Academy. The mission statement sums up our experience this year... BRCA's purpose is to train each student in the knowledge and character of God and equip each student with an excellent, disciplined education. Our expectations were exceeded.
Submitted by parent on April 08, 2014

BRCA is a huge blessing to our family. Despite all of the false philosophies and doctrine that is being taught in any schools today, I know what my children are learning is based on the what the Bible says. The standards have been set high for learning as well as character. In my opinion, there is no better school.
Submitted by other on April 08, 2014

Great school and part of a great ministry for over 60 years. This is school they way it ought to be.
Submitted by other on April 08, 2014

One of the best Christian Schools in the country & it needs money for expansion. In addition to the regular academics - they also stress Obedience - Respect - Diligence - Integrity - Responsibility - Discernment - Thankfulness - Kindness & Service to others.
Submitted by teacher on April 08, 2014

This is the finest school in Rutherford County! I've been in many teachers from different schools over my years & no other compares to BRCA's teachers. We have the best faculty, and I'm so grateful to be a part!
Submitted by parent on February 09, 2014

BRCA has been such a blessing to our family. At our first visit I felt such a sense of peace. Our child has been there almost a year now and she loves it! The staff is loving, kind,sincere, and very efficient. They are there because they love what they do, but most importantly they love God. We also love the curriculum they use. We highly recommend BRCA.