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Heritage Christian Academy of East Tennessee

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8

New Tazewell, TN

428 Harmon Rd, New Tazewell, TN 37825

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in Tennessee
  • Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in New Tazewell since at least 2011

In New Tazewell, Tennessee, Heritage Christian Academy of East Tennessee is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 85 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of Christian elementary schools in Tennessee. Enrollment is up about 23% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
85
Teachers
11.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 39 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 73% of Christian elementary schools in Tennessee (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 56% of Christian elementary schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 64 Christian elementary schools in Tennessee.

    Students by survey year

    69’11–1270’13–1462’17–1845’19–2068’21–2285’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K15
    110
    212
    311
    413
    57
    611
    74
    82

    Student body

    White91%
    Two or more races7%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

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

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    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 Heritage Christian Academy of East Tennessee

    What grades does Heritage Christian Academy of East Tennessee serve?

    Heritage Christian Academy of East Tennessee serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Heritage Christian Academy of East Tennessee?

    About 85 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Heritage Christian Academy of East Tennessee?

    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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