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Grace Covenant Baptist Academy

9956 Dutchtown Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923

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Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #1 - Walk through these doors for an educational opportunity of a lifetime.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #2 - Each day begins with our pledges to the US Flag, Christian Flag, and God's Word, the Bible.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #3 - Students then open their Bibles in learning about God's Word each morning in chapel.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #4 - The classroom experience is unique with a small number of students in each class - offering a more one on one teaching opportunity.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #5 - Students are supported by our teaching staff in the classroom learning experience.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #6 - Friendships are made that last a lifetime.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #7 - Every student is important in the Grace Covenant Baptist Academy family.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #8 - Students begin learning at an early age at Grace Covenant Baptist Academy.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #9 - Every day puts a smile upon our students' faces.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #10 - Playground time is always a fun time for our students.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #11 - For God so loved the world and so does Grace Covenant Baptist Academy.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #12 - There is always fun in our preschool classrooms.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #13 - Small classes make for more one on one learning experiences.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #14 - Walking through the doors of this church and academy can become the experience of a lifetime.

Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo #15 - Our preschool students begin learning at a very early age.

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:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

2010

School Calendar

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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

Link to List of Courses

AP/Advanced Courses

Seeing Stars Reading Program

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniforms are not used in this school

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,000

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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

Online Application

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

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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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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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Knoxville, TN is $16,384 for elementary schools and $16,381 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Knoxville, TN is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).