Christian Academy of Knoxville
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
B-Overall grade1,054 students13 students per teacher
Private schools in Knoxville, TN
38 private schools in Knoxville, TN, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 3Christian schools 17Montessori schools 7Independent schools 4High schools 11Preschools 11
Webb School of Knoxville
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
A+Overall grade1,048 students8 students per teacher
Grace Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Knoxville, TN
B-Overall grade1,002 students11 students per teacher
Concord Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools in Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
B+Overall grade819 students7 students per teacher
Rivers Edge Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 49% since 2019–20
Knoxville, TN
B-Overall grade581 students12 students per teacher
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest Catholic school in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
BOverall grade503 students12 students per teacher
Berean Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Knoxville, TN
AOverall grade436 students8 students per teacher
The Episcopal School of Knoxville
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Knoxville since at least 2011
Knoxville, TN
A-Overall grade329 students8 students per teacher
Apostolic Christian School
Pentecostal school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 68% since 2011–12
Knoxville, TN
BOverall grade246 students10 students per teacher
St. Joseph School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
AOverall grade217 students10 students per teacher
Knoxville Christian School
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 39% since 2011–12
Knoxville, TN
BOverall grade209 students12 students per teacher
Tates School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 70% of independent schools in Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
A+Overall grade184 students7 students per teacher
Trinity Christian Academy
Pentecostal school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 98% of Christian schools in Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
B+Overall grade130 students3 students per teacher
Garden Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest Montessori schools in Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
B+Overall grade91 students7 students per teacher
First Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Knoxville since at least 2011
Knoxville, TN
BOverall grade84 students12 students per teacher
Knoxville Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–11
Growing: enrollment up 148% since 2011–12
Knoxville, TN
B+Overall grade82 students10 students per teacher
Natures Way Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
AOverall grade77 students3 students per teacher
Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades K–5
The only Jewish school in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
A-Overall grade55 students6 students per teacher
Mead Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Knoxville since at least 2011
Knoxville, TN
B+Overall grade46 students15 students per teacher
Peer Academy
Independent school · Grades K–10
The smallest classes of any independent school in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
AOverall grade45 students3 students per teacher
Little River Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 67% of Montessori schools in Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
AOverall grade40 students5 students per teacher
Knoxville Adventist School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–9
Smaller classes than 75% of Christian schools in Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
AOverall grade36 students7 students per teacher
Day Spring Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–11
Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
A-Overall grade33 students7 students per teacher
Knoxville Baptist Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Serving families in Knoxville since at least 2011
Knoxville, TN
AOverall grade31 students9 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Knoxville, TN
How many private schools are in Knoxville, TN?
38 private schools in Knoxville, TN, with about 7,576 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Knoxville, TN?
The most common are Christian schools (17), Montessori schools (7), independent schools (4), Catholic schools (3).
Are there private high schools in Knoxville, TN?
Yes: 11 private schools in Knoxville, TN teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Knoxville, TN offer pre-K?
29 private schools in Knoxville, TN offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Knoxville, TN have?
The average school has 7.9 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Knoxville, TN?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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