Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked TN School
- Grades: 10
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
New Pathways Academy
About the School
- New Pathways Academy in Knoxville, TN is a nonsectarian private school serving 56 students in grade 10 within a midsize city community.
- Founded in 1896, the school has a longstanding history among Knoxville private schools.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with a total of 4 teachers.
- New Pathways Academy operates on a 26–acre campus and offers education exclusively for 10th grade students.
- Located within the Knoxville area, the school provides a co–ed, regular elementary and secondary program in a city setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked TN School
- Grades: 10
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
New Pathways Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Believe, Achieve, Empower.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Pathways Academy's ranking?
New Pathways Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for New Pathways Academy?
The application deadline for New Pathways Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to New Pathways Academy is Cumberland Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is West Hills Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten (1.9 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 492 students
Alternative School
Po Box 18352
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 390 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 31733
Knoxville, TN 37930
(865) 212-5575
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 294 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
409 N Winston Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 690-4251
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 744 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 9
Alternative School (Christian)
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 212-5575
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
8301 E Walker Springs Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 690-0900
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 492 students
Alternative School
Po Box 18352
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 390 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 31733
Knoxville, TN 37930
(865) 212-5575
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 744 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 9
Alternative School (Christian)
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 212-5575
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Brethren
8042 Gleason Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 599-4161
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Pentecostal
5020 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 523-5261
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 492 students
Alternative School
Po Box 18352
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 390 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 31733
Knoxville, TN 37930
(865) 212-5575
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 744 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 9
Alternative School (Christian)
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 212-5575
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
711 S Northshore Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-0415
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Brethren
8042 Gleason Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 599-4161
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 294 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
409 N Winston Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 690-4251
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 744 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 9
Alternative School (Christian)
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 212-5575
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
8301 E Walker Springs Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 690-0900
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
711 S Northshore Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-0415
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Montessori School
4311 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 525-6042
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Loudon High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1039 Mulberry St
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-4326
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-4326
8885 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 771 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Ft Loudoun Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1083 Mulberry St
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-2026
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-2026
8885.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Loudon Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2175 Roberts Rd
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-2001
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-2001
8885.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Steekee Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 Steekee School Rd
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-3322
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-3322
8885.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Dyllis Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Ollis Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-6357
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-6357
8887 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 8%
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The average private school tuition in Knoxville, TN is $16,455 for elementary schools and $16,514 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).
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