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Cleveland Academy

Independent school · Grades 7–11

Cleveland, TN

175 Industrial Ct SW, Cleveland, TN 37311

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only all-girls school in Cleveland
  • Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in Tennessee

Cleveland Academy is an independent private school in Cleveland, Tennessee, for students from 7th grade through 11th grade. It has about 15 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of independent high schools in Tennessee. Enrollment has grown about 50% since 2015–16. The school is an all-girls school. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 200 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–11
Students
15
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.5
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
200 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 67% of independent high schools in Tennessee (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of independent high schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 15 independent high schools in Tennessee.

    Students by survey year

    10’15–1612’17–1816’21–2215’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    71
    85
    93
    103
    113

    Student body

    White80%
    Black13%
    American Indian or Alaska Native7%

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cleveland Academy 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 Cleveland Academy

    What grades does Cleveland Academy serve?

    Cleveland Academy serves grades 7–11.

    How many students attend Cleveland Academy?

    About 15 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Cleveland Academy?

    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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