Dekalb Christian Academy (2026 Profile)

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Dekalb Christian Academy

750 S Congress Blvd
Smithville, TN 37166

Tel: (615) 318-1587

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Dekalb Christian Academy in Smithville, TN enrolls 68 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 9th grade in a town鈥揵ased setting.

The school has a Pentecostal affiliation and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 with 11 total teachers.

Dekalb Christian Academy's student body includes 54% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for diversity.

The school serves early elementary through secondary grade levels, providing co鈥揺d education tailored to families in the Smithville area.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-9
Enrollment: 68 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Dekalb Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Pentecostal

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-9

Student Body

Total Students

68 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

54%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Dekalb Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-9
Enrollment: 68 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $13,520 for elementary schools and $14,602 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tennessee is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).