Tates School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Knoxville, TN
9215 Bob Gray Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 70% of independent schools in Tennessee
- Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Knoxville since at least 2011
In Knoxville, Tennessee, Tates School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 184 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of independent elementary schools in Tennessee. Enrollment is up about 22% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 200 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–8
- Students
- 184
- Teachers
- 25.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 92 girls, 92 boys
- 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 70% of independent elementary schools in Tennessee (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 70% of independent elementary schools in Tennessee.
- Compared with 10 independent elementary schools 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 Tates School 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 Tates School
What grades does Tates School serve?
Tates School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Tates School?
About 184 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Tates School?
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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