Grace Covenant Baptist Academy is a weekday ministry of Grace Covenant Baptist Church, a Southern Baptist Convention affiliate church. The academy offers a weekday preschool program for ages 3 and 4, an after school program for students in Grades K thru 5, serving Ball Camp, Cedar Bluff and Mill Creek elementary schools, and a private Christian elementary school for students in Grades K thru 5.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
List of Courses Offered
AP/Advanced Courses
Seeing Stars Reading Program
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniforms are not used in this school
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based upon a 10-month payment schedule of $500 per month.
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Rev. Dr. Alan Smith
Admissions Associate
Deborah Smith
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Providing a quality Christian education.
- Grace Covenant Baptist Academy is distinctively different and uniquely Christian, offering care and classes for children, ages 3 thru Grade 5. All elementary teachers are Tennessee state-licensed teachers using the Abeka curriculum. Teacher-pupil ratio is maintained at a low ratio to insure a quality education for all students. Learning is provided in a safe environment where Christian principles and values and taught and demonstrated.
- Grace Covenant Baptist Academy DOES NOT no longer requires uniforms for students, effective with the 2020-2021 school year.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grace Covenant Baptist Academy cost?
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students and $1,500 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Grace Covenant Baptist Academy?
The acceptance rate of Grace Covenant Baptist Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
When is the application deadline for Grace Covenant Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Grace Covenant Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Grace Covenant Baptist Academy located?
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy is located in the Cedar Bluff neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 4 other private schools located in Cedar Bluff.
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5600 Western Ave
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(865) 201-1192
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(865) 201-1192
7.2 miles
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(865) 523-5261
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 523-5261
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10825 Yarnell Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 670-0440
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 670-0440
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Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
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Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-5252
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-5252
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Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
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