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Christian Academy of Knoxville

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Knoxville, TN

529 Academy Way, Knoxville, TN 37923

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • A-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The largest Christian school in Knoxville
  • 87% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Knoxville since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Christian Academy of Knoxville is a Christian private school in Knoxville, Tennessee, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 1,054 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school reports that about 87% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
1,054
Teachers
80 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 559 girls, 495 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
177 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 87% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 95% of Christian schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 130 Christian schools in Tennessee.

    Students by survey year

    1,141’11–121,031’13–141,017’15–16948’17–18845’19–201,054’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K35
    K54
    T19
    160
    278
    360
    460
    575
    696
    796
    890
    988
    1096
    11107
    1285

    Student body

    White95%
    Black3%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Christian Academy of Knoxville whether it takes part.

    More about Tennessee's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Christian Academy of Knoxville

    What grades does Christian Academy of Knoxville serve?

    Christian Academy of Knoxville serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Christian Academy of Knoxville?

    About 1,054 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Christian Academy of Knoxville?

    Call the 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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