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: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Rivers Edge Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
390 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Application URL
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rivers Edge Christian Academy cost?
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Rivers Edge Christian Academy is River's Edge Christian Academy (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 201-1192
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 201-1192
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5020 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 523-5261
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 523-5261
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1531 Dick Lonas Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 602-2021
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 602-2021
1.9 miles
Gr: 10 | 56 students
Cumberland Christian Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 18352
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 492 students
4311 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 525-6042
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 525-6042
3.2 miles
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