In 1994, a committee from Calvary Baptist Church was formed to explore the possibility of starting a Christian school in Danville, KY. After two years of prayer and preparation, Danville Christian Academy (DCA) officially opened its doors on August 15, 1996, at Calvary Baptist Church. The school began with one full-time teacher and twelve students, under the leadership of Mr. Mike Hudson as headmaster. The initial enrollment included five kindergarten students, two second graders, three third graders, one fifth grader, and one sixth grader. The dedication of the first-year parents, who were instrumental in getting the school off the ground, paved the way for the opportunities DCA students have today. While the early years were filled with both growth and challenges, the support and faith of the founding community members kept the vision alive, trusting God to provide. By the 2000-2001 school year, enrollment had reached 100, necessitating the opening of a second campus. Gethsemane Baptist Church generously offered their facilities to accommodate the school’s growth. After six years of service, Mr. Mike Hudson resigned, and Mr. Delmer Warren took over as headmaster in the fall of 2002. Upon Mr. Warren’s retirement, Mr. Tim Godbey became headmaster in June 2005. Enrollment continued to rise, and by the fall of 2006, DCA had over 200 students. With this growth, the decision was made to expand DCA to include a high school, initially located at Lexington Avenue Baptist Church, resulting in three campuses.

Thanks to the vision and generosity of faithful supporters, DCA was able to purchase property on Shakertown Road for a future campus. In January 2008, groundbreaking began for DCA’s first permanent facility, and by February 2009, the new building was completed. The upper grades moved from Lexington Avenue Baptist Church to the Shakertown Road campus, and the 2009-2010 school year saw grades 4-12 housed there. Mrs. Amy Byrd served as headmaster during the opening of the new facility.

In May 2010, interim headmaster Bettie Milby, along with the Board of Directors, made the decision to consolidate all classes at the Shakertown campus, closing the Calvary Baptist and Gethsemane Baptist Church locations that had been vital in DCA’s early years.

Today, God continues to bless Danville Christian Academy with strong leadership, dedicated staff, supportive families, and abundant opportunities. We remain committed to molding Christ-like scholars, leaders, and servants who will further God's Kingdom.