Dekalb Christian Academy

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:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
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
Dekalb Christian Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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 $13,478 for elementary schools and $14,516 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).

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