Tates School

9215 Bob Gray Road, Knoxville, TN, 37923-0379
At Tate's School our mission is fourfold. First, we strive to create a strongly affirmative environment where students feel safe and supported as we embolden them to challenge themselves and take educational risks. Second, we work together to make our curriculum effective and sequential, aiming always to make learning as meaningful for each young person as we possibly can. Third, we select talented, enthusiastic teachers and provide them with the support and training that they need to develop professionally. Finally, we embrace our students with a sense of belonging, stimulating lessons, body-brain compatiable activities,and continuous opportunities to expand their knowledge about and understanding of their world. At Tate's School, we promise to provide your child with a safe, nurturing environment that will challenge your child intellectually, inspire your child creatively, educate your child culturally, and enrich your child emotionally.

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Tates School
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Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 5
Year Founded 1968
Student Body
Total Students 159 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 8% (TN School Avg.: 20%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

Nearby Schools:

Tates School
Gr. PK-5 | 0 mi. away
Tate's School Of Discovery
Gr. K-6 | 0.1 mi. away
Gulf Park KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.6 mi. away
Knoxville Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.7 mi. away
Christian Academy Of Knoxville
Gr. PK-12 | 1.1 mi. away
Webb School Of Knoxville
Gr. K-12 | 1.8 mi. away

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