The mission of Evangelical Christian School is to provide the Christian family a Christ-centered, biblically-directed education that challenges students to know the Lord Jesus Christ and to develop the vision and practice of excellence in academics, character, leadership and service to others.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked TN School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 964 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 2 / Jun. 2 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- First Five: A New Effort to Live Out Discipleship Education Daily - 07/17/2024Can five minutes a day change a life? A school? A community?
We believe so. That's why ECS reordered the school day for every student, age two through twelfth grade. - Producing Better Readers Sooner at ECS Lower School - 07/17/2024Did you know that ECS Lower School students' reading scores are 37% higher than the national public school average and 21% higher than the average private school?
Top Rankings
Evangelical Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
964 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 2 / Jun. 2 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Pre-Kindergarten | $11,980
Jr. Kindergarten | $12,100
Sr. Kindergarten | $12,640
Grade 1 | $14,660
Grade 2 | $15,660
Grades 3-5 | $16,210
Grades 6-8 | $18,680
Grades 9-12 | $20,920
Admissions Director
Cathy Boyd
Admissions Associate
Sarah Young
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
School Notes
- The mission of Evangelical Christian School is to provide the Christian family a Christ-centered, biblically-directed education that challenges students to know the Lord Jesus Christ and to develop the vision and practice of excellence in academics, character, leadership and service to others.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Evangelical Christian School offer?
Evangelical Christian School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Evangelical Christian School's ranking?
Evangelical Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Evangelical Christian School?
The application deadline for Evangelical Christian School is Dec. 2 / Jun. 2 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 2 / Jun. 2 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 9/29/2023
ECS has been a wonderful experience for my three children. They have learned so much academically, physically, and most importantly spiritually. It has blessed me to watch the teachers care so deeply about their students.
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