ETCHA provides a Christ-centered ministry to help at-risk adolescent girls and their families in need of respite and/or reprieve.
We offer Hope by giving a safe home with kindhearted, Christian House Parents and Staff; through nationally recognized biblically-based academics; and through learning about what Christ can bring to life! Due to the individualized curriculum of Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) that is biblically based, the girls are able to succeed in school and learn in a safe, protective environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TN School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
East Tn Christian Home & Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
1946
Campus Size
18 acres
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Growing Girls God鈥檚 Way
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are East Tn Christian Home & Academy often compared to?
East Tn Christian Home & Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Chance Transitional School by visitors of our site.
What is East Tn Christian Home & Academy's ranking?
East Tn Christian Home & Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for East Tn Christian Home & Academy?
The application deadline for East Tn Christian Home & Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to East Tn Christian Home & Academy is Mountain Youth Academy (10.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Brookside Baptist Academy (12.0 miles away)
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Chance Transitional School
All-girls
1744 Deberry Rd
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
201.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
208.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 511 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mercy Multiplied
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
15328 Old Hickory Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 831-6987
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 831-6987
264.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students
Harpeth Hall School ![Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend.]( "Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend.")
All-girls
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
270 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 729 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
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Miles
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Chance Transitional School
All-girls
1744 Deberry Rd
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
201.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
208.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 511 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mercy Multiplied
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
15328 Old Hickory Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 831-6987
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 831-6987
264.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students
Harpeth Hall School ![Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend.]( "Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend.")
All-girls
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
270 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 729 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chance Transitional School
All-girls
1744 Deberry Rd
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
201.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
208.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 511 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mercy Multiplied
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
15328 Old Hickory Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 831-6987
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 831-6987
264.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students
Harpeth Hall School ![Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend.]( "Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend.")
All-girls
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
270 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 729 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Mountain Youth Academy
Alternative School
332 Hospital Rd
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-9898
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-9898
10.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
Brookside Baptist Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
109 Crestwood Rd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 878-6681
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 878-6681
12 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 10 students
104 Cypress St
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4346
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4346
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Minnick School - Bristol
Special Education School
1225 Janie Hammit Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 494-0539
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 494-0539
13.4 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 13 students
580 Oakview Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-0048
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-0048
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 14 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mountain Youth Academy
Alternative School
332 Hospital Rd
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-9898
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-9898
10.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
Brookside Baptist Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
109 Crestwood Rd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 878-6681
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 878-6681
12 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 10 students
104 Cypress St
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4346
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4346
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Elizabethton Academy
All-girls
450 Hatcher Ln
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 617-0959
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 617-0959
14.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students
400 Edgewood Lane
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-2823
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-2823
15.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mountain Youth Academy
Alternative School
332 Hospital Rd
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-9898
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-9898
10.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students
Brookside Baptist Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
109 Crestwood Rd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 878-6681
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 878-6681
12 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 10 students
104 Cypress St
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4346
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4346
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Minnick School - Bristol
Special Education School
1225 Janie Hammit Dr
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 494-0539
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 494-0539
13.4 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 13 students
580 Oakview Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-0048
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-0048
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 14 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brookside Baptist Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
109 Crestwood Rd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 878-6681
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 878-6681
12 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 10 students
104 Cypress St
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4346
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4346
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 12 students
580 Oakview Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-0048
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 669-0048
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Victory Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
11123 Island Rd
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-3008
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-3008
14 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
22218 Sullins Academy Dr
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-4101
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 669-4101
14.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Massachusetts Ave
Unicoi, TN 37692
(423) 743-1665
Unicoi, TN 37692
(423) 743-1665
8965.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1011 Southwest Ave
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
8966.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Minority enrollment: 38%
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1405 Lester Harris Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
8966.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Minority enrollment: 34%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 N Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
8966.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Minority enrollment: 52%
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
68 Martha Culp Ave
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
8967 miles
Gr: K-12 | 635 students Minority enrollment: 20%
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