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Grace Covenant Baptist Academy

9956 Dutchtown Rd Knoxville, TN 37923

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,000
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #1 - Walk through these doors for an educational opportunity of a lifetime.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #2 - Each day begins with our pledges to the US Flag, Christian Flag, and God's Word, the Bible.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #3 - Students then open their Bibles in learning about God's Word each morning in chapel.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #4 - The classroom experience is unique with a small number of students in each class - offering a more one on one teaching opportunity.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #5 - Students are supported by our teaching staff in the classroom learning experience.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #6 - Friendships are made that last a lifetime.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #7 - Every student is important in the Grace Covenant Baptist Academy family.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #8 - Students begin learning at an early age at Grace Covenant Baptist Academy.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #9 - Every day puts a smile upon our students' faces.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #10 - Playground time is always a fun time for our students.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #11 - For God so loved the world and so does Grace Covenant Baptist Academy.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #12 - There is always fun in our preschool classrooms.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #13 - Small classes make for more one on one learning experiences.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #14 - Walking through the doors of this church and academy can become the experience of a lifetime.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #15 - Our preschool students begin learning at a very early age.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,000
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
Providing a quality Christian education.

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniforms are not used in this school
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Seeing Stars Reading Program
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based upon a 10-month payment schedule of $500 per month.
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Rev. Dr. Alan Smith
Admissions Associate
Deborah Smith
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School Notes

  • Grace Covenant Baptist Academy is a weekday ministry of Grace Covenant Baptist Church, a Southern Baptist Convention affiliate church. The academy offers a weekday preschool program for ages 3 and 4, an after school program for students in Grades K thru 5, serving Ball Camp, Cedar Bluff and Mill Creek elementary schools, and a private Christian elementary school for students in Grades K thru 5.
  • Grace Covenant Baptist Academy is distinctively different and uniquely Christian, offering care and classes for children, ages 3 thru Grade 5. All elementary teachers are Tennessee state-licensed teachers using the Abeka curriculum. Teacher-pupil ratio is maintained at a low ratio to insure a quality education for all students. Learning is provided in a safe environment where Christian principles and values and taught and demonstrated.
  • Grace Covenant Baptist Academy DOES NOT no longer requires uniforms for students, effective with the 2020-2021 school year.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Grace Covenant Baptist Academy cost?
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students and $1,500 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Grace Covenant Baptist Academy?
The acceptance rate of Grace Covenant Baptist Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Grace Covenant Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Grace Covenant Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Grace Covenant Baptist Academy located?
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy is located in the Cedar Bluff neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 4 other private schools located in Cedar Bluff.

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The average private school tuition in Knoxville, TN is $16,455 for elementary schools and $16,514 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Knoxville, TN is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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