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Rivers Edge Christian Academy

Po Box 31733 Knoxville, TN 37930

Tel: (865) 212-5575

www.riversedgeca.com

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TN School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 390 students
Yearly Tuition: $45,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Rivers Edge Christian Academy in Knoxville, TN offers co–ed education for grades K–12 with a total enrollment of 390 students in a midsize city setting.
Founded in 1997, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 supported by 31 teachers.
The academy charges an annual tuition of $45,000 and provides 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
The student body includes approximately 13.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Knoxville private school community.
Rivers Edge Christian Academy is affiliated with Christian Schools International and maintains a Christian orientation.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TN School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 390 students
Yearly Tuition: $45,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Rivers Edge Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Christian Schools International (CSI)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Rivers Edge Christian Academy
Kind	34
1	37
2	31
3	34
4	30
5	21
6	33
7	33
8	33
9	34
10	31
11	26
12	13

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Year Founded

1997

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Student Body

Total Students

390 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$45,000

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: 'But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him... ...They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.' Jeremiah 17:7-8a NIV

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Rivers Edge Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.

What is Rivers Edge Christian Academy's ranking?

Rivers Edge Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Rivers Edge Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Rivers Edge Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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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).