Pride & Joy Children's Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Knoxville, TN
4418 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in Knoxville since at least 2011
Pride & Joy Children's Academy is an early childhood program in Knoxville, Tennessee, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 6 students and around 6 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school supports homeschooling families. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 205 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–K
- Students
- 6
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 3 girls, 3 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Other religious
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 205 days
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 52% of preschool programs in Tennessee (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of preschool programs in Tennessee.
- Compared with 45 preschool programs in Tennessee.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Tennessee
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Pride & Joy Children's Academy whether it takes part.
- Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) · Education savings account
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?
Questions about Pride & Joy Children's Academy
What grades does Pride & Joy Children's Academy serve?
Pride & Joy Children's Academy serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Pride & Joy Children's Academy?
About 6 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Pride & Joy Children's 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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