Located in Knoxville, TN, Smart Kids Elc serves 17 students from pre–kindergarten through 11th grade in a nonsectarian, city–based environment.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, with one teacher supporting its enrollment.
Smart Kids Elc enrolls a diverse student body with 90% students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for diversity.
This co–ed program offers education from early learning through secondary levels within a midsize city community context.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Smart Kids Elc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-11
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Smart Kids Elc?
The application deadline for Smart Kids Elc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Smart Kids Elc is Berean Christian School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is First Lutheran School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Garden Of Discovery Learning Center (0.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Garden Of Discovery Learning Center
(Baptist)
1601 Dandridge Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915
(865) 973-6000
Knoxville, TN 37915
(865) 973-6000
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 22 students
First Lutheran School![First Lutheran School Photo - Our students perform consistently above and beyond state academic standards.]( "First Lutheran School Photo - Our students perform consistently above and beyond state academic standards.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1207 Broadway St
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 524-0308
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 524-0308
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Giving Tree Montessori
Montessori School
7728 Nubbin Ridge Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 691-2661
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 691-2661
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
University Of Tennessee Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1206 White Ave
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-4062
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-4062
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Berean Christian School![Berean Christian School Photo - Berean Christian School provides Knoxville area's only all day specialized classroom program for dyslexia and other learning differences]( "Berean Christian School Photo - Berean Christian School provides Knoxville area's only all day specialized classroom program for dyslexia and other learning differences")
(Christian)
2329 Prosser Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 521-6054
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 521-6054
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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