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First Apostolic Academy

2515 Asbury Glimp Rd
Ripley, TN 38063

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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

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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)

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $13,520 for elementary schools and $14,602 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).