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Dekalb Christian Academy

750 S Congress Blvd
Smithville, TN 37166

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Tel: (615) 318-1587

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Dekalb Christian Academy in Smithville, TN enrolls 68 students from pre–kindergarten through 9th grade in a town–based setting.

The school has a Pentecostal affiliation and a student–teacher 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–ed 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.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Dekalb Christian Academy?

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).