Home > Tennessee > Lauderdale County > Ripley

First Apostolic Academy

2515 Asbury Glimp Rd
Ripley, TN 38063

View full size Get directions

Tel: (731) 635-3156

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

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 (2026)

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

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)

Religious Affiliation

Pentecostal

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

School Calendar

View School Calendar

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.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

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).

School Reviews

Endorse First Apostolic Academy. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

August 05, 2026

How Private Schools Handle Mid-Year Enrollment Changes and Tuition Refunds

Learn how private schools manage mid-year withdrawals, transfers, tuition refunds, enrollment contracts, and what families should expect financially.

August 05, 2026

Is Paying More Worth It? Mid-Tuition vs. Premium Private Schools

Compare academic outcomes, college admissions, class sizes, and value between mid-tuition and premium private schools to determine whether higher tuition delivers better results.

August 05, 2026

Financial Aid Appeals: When Should You Ask a Private School to Reconsider an Award?

Learn when and how to appeal a private school financial aid award, what documents to provide, and strategies that improve your chances of success.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 19 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Request Information

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $13,600 for elementary schools and $14,698 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tennessee is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).