First Apostolic Academy in Ripley, TN is a rural, co–educational alternative school serving grades K–12 with an enrollment of 19 students.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by 6 teachers, reflecting small class sizes.
First Apostolic Academy follows the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum and has a Pentecostal religious orientation.
The school's grade offerings span from kindergarten through 12th grade, providing continuous education within a rural Tennessee community.
First Apostolic Academy operates as an alternative private school option in Ripley, TN, distinct from larger nearby private schools.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First Apostolic Academy?
The application deadline for First Apostolic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to First Apostolic Academy is Tipton County Teen Learning Center (14.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tipton Christian Academy (14.7 miles away)
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