Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked TN School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Beacon School
About the School
- Beacon School serves 66 students in grades 5-12, is a member of the Other school association(s).
- The student:teacher of Beacon School is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked TN School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Beacon School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1895
Campus Size
155 acres
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 21%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Beacon School often compared to?
Beacon School is often viewed alongside schools like Towering Oaks Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Beacon School's ranking?
Beacon School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Beacon School?
The application deadline for Beacon School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Beacon School vs. Towering Oaks Christian School
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Beacon School is Greeneville Adventist Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Towering Oaks Christian School (2.8 miles away)
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Distance: 574.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,049 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
Distance: 574.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,049 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
Distance: 574.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,049 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
Distance: 574.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,049 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 635-0508
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 68 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
305 Takoma Ave
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 639-2011
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
1985 Buckingham Rd
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 639-0791
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Baptist)
90 Stanley Ln
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 639-9449
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
All-boys | Alternative School
110 Steppen Stone Blvd.
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 257-6054
Distance: 23.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Sports: 14
Christian
41 Beauty Spot Cove Rd
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(828) 680-9173
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 68 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
305 Takoma Ave
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 639-2011
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
1985 Buckingham Rd
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 639-0791
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Baptist)
90 Stanley Ln
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 639-9449
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
All-boys | Alternative School
110 Steppen Stone Blvd.
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 257-6054
Distance: 23.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Sports: 14
Christian
41 Beauty Spot Cove Rd
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(828) 680-9173
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 68 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
305 Takoma Ave
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 639-2011
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
1985 Buckingham Rd
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 639-0791
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Baptist)
90 Stanley Ln
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 639-9449
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
All-boys | Alternative School
110 Steppen Stone Blvd.
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 257-6054
Distance: 23.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students
Sports: 14
Christian
41 Beauty Spot Cove Rd
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(828) 680-9173
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
1985 Buckingham Rd
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 639-0791
Distance: 23.4 mi
Gr: NS
41 Beauty Spot Cove Rd
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(877) 477-9653
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
4801 S. Davy Crockett Parkway
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 307-1189
Distance: 25.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students
Christian
503 South Jackson Street
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 587-3247
Distance: 26.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
2788 Carroll Creek Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 859-9819
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
241 Hedrick Dr
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 613-0032
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 613-0032
8926.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Cocke Co High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
216 Hedrick Dr
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-8718
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-8718
8926.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,074 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Newport Grammar School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 College St
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-3811
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-3811
8926.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 730 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
344 Woodson Rd
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-4697
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-4697
8927.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1935 Edwina Bridgeport Rd
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-5780
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-5780
8928.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Minority enrollment: 6%
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