Family Chapel Academy in Pigeon Forge, TN, offers co–ed special education programs for grades 8 through 12 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 39 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 7 teachers.
Family Chapel Academy is a nonsectarian private school with a student body composition of approximately 95% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of Tennessee private schools for diversity.
Tuition information is not specified, and the school serves students in a rural area near Pigeon Forge.
Nearby private schools include Alpha Educational Learning Center and Christian Academy of the Smokies, both within 4 miles offering overlapping grade spans.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Family Chapel Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 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 Family Chapel Academy?
The application deadline for Family Chapel Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Family Chapel Academy is Alpha Educational Learning Center (3.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Christian Academy Of The Smokies (3.7 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Alpha Educational Learning Center
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(865) 453-4644
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-4644
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(865) 868-2050
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(865) 868-2050
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(865) 573-8321
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