Morning Star Child Development Center in Knoxville, TN, offers early childhood education for grades PK and K in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school enrolls 47 students with 20 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 2:1.
Morning Star holds membership in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and serves a 100% student population of color.
Located in a large suburb of Knoxville, the center provides early learning programs with a focus on small class sizes.
The school ranks in the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for diversity based on student demographics.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Morning Star Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Morning Star Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Morning Star Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Morning Star Child Development Center is Webb School Of Knoxville (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Little River Montessori School (0.8 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Little River Montessori School ![Little River Montessori School Photo]( "Little River Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
544 Canton Hollow Road
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 498-3277
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 498-3277
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
125 Loudoun Road
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-0663
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-0663
1 miles
Gr: NS-K
Annoor Academy
(Islamic)
724 Fox Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 525-3399
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 525-3399
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 139 students Tuition listed
950 Episcopal School Way
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 777-9032
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 777-9032
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
9800 Webb School Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,080 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 21 Tuition listed
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