Paideia Academy vs. Christian Academy Of Knoxville
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Paideia Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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ACT Score
Christian Academy Of Knoxville ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
Is your child being challenged to love God and love learning? Paideia Academy's classical Christian approach to education is not only focused on what the students are learning but also on the people they are becoming.
We strive for academic excellence with a clear understanding that all truth is God`s truth. Paideia nurtures the whole child in an engaging atmosphere and Christ-centered culture.
The Mission of Christian Academy of Knoxville is to partner with Christian families to provide a comprehensive college-preparatory education from a biblical worldview in a Christ-centered environment.
Preschool - 12th grade Unique "all-inclusive" tuition includes a healthy farm fresh all you can eat lunch, field trips, and more (see website for details) Tuition discounts offered to alumni, pastors, and teachers
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2004
1977
Students Body
Total Students
266 students
1112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
2%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
30
Kindergarten Students
19
60
Grade 1 Students
20
60
Grade 2 Students
33
61
Grade 3 Students
23
63
Grade 4 Students
26
84
Grade 5 Students
20
80
Grade 6 Students
24
98
Grade 7 Students
16
96
Grade 8 Students
17
101
Grade 9 Students
19
105
Grade 10 Students
8
86
Grade 11 Students
15
93
Grade 12 Students
11
95
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
85 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
55%
Average Class Size
12
18
Number of AP Classes
n/a
17
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Average ACT score
30
25
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$8,796
$17,760
Tuition Notes
2022-23 Tuition Rates:
Pre-K $2,508, Kindergarten $10,500
1st-6th grades $10,920, 7th-12th grades $11,220
Ranges from $12,700 - $17,700 depending on grade level, includes a healthy all-you-can-eat lunch and many other \"extras\"
% on Financial Aid
12%
n/a
Acceptance Rate
90%
n/a
Admissions Director
Director of Advancement, Doug Carr
Darcie Cotten
Admissions Associate
n/a
Meg Brown
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
20
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Board Game ClubCommunity Service Projects
Robotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Music and Theatre ClassesBand
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Hall Intramural Activities
Art ClubCommunity Service
Mission TripsMu Alpha Theta
National Honor SocietyStudent-Led Bible Studies
TREC Outdoor Club
Club or Organization:
American Sign Language ClubBlue Crew
Chess ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
RoboticsScholar's Bowl
Student SenateYoung Life
Arts and Music Programs:
Choral EnsembleChorus
Concert BandMarching Band
Musical Theater