Stokes Academy in Greeneville, TN, is an all–boys alternative school serving grades 6 through 12 in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1939, the school has an enrollment of 34 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 2 teachers on staff.
The school has a Baptist religious orientation and represents 16% students of color within its student body.
Stokes Academy is one of the oldest private schools in Tennessee, ranking among the top 20% by founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TN School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Stokes Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: To serve and share Christ in order to strengthen and preserve families and provide a loving, caring and secure environment in which to live, work, and grow in the Lord.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Stokes Academy often compared to?
Stokes Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Beacon School by visitors of our site.
What is Stokes Academy's ranking?
Stokes Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Stokes Academy?
The application deadline for Stokes Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Stokes Academy vs. Beacon School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Stokes Academy is Towering Oaks Christian School (6.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Towering Oaks Christian School
(Christian)
1985 Buckingham Rd
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 639-0791
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 639-0791
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 166 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Greeneville Adventist Academy![Greeneville Adventist Academy Photo]( "Greeneville Adventist Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
305 Takoma Ave
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 639-2011
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 639-2011
7.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Extracurrculars: 3
Beacon School
Alternative School (Christian)
404 Holston Dr
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 787-8708
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 787-8708
8.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 66 students
41 Beauty Spot Cove Rd
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(828) 680-9173
Mars Hill, NC 28754
(828) 680-9173
15.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
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