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
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1939
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.: 11:1
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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School
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
School
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
Steppen Stone Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
110 Steppen Stone Blvd.
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 257-6054
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 257-6054
15.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
School
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
Steppen Stone Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
110 Steppen Stone Blvd.
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 257-6054
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 257-6054
15.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
School
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
Providence Academy ![Providence Academy Photo]( "Providence Academy Photo")
(Christian)
2788 Carroll Creek Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 859-9819
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 859-9819
26.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
Johnson City KinderCare ![Johnson City KinderCare Photo - All About Dinosaurs]( "Johnson City KinderCare Photo - All About Dinosaurs")
Daycare / Preschool
906 Sunset Dr.
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 282-4094
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 282-4094
28 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
2615 S. Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 929-7888
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 929-7888
29 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grassy Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4120 Big Creek Rd
Hartford, TN 37753
(423) 487-5835
Hartford, TN 37753
(423) 487-5835
8921.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Parrottsville Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1901 Highway 321
Parrottsville, TN 37843
(423) 623-1612
Parrottsville, TN 37843
(423) 623-1612
8922.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Del Rio Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Highway 107
Del Rio, TN 37727
(423) 487-5570
Del Rio, TN 37727
(423) 487-5570
8923.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Bulls Gap School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 Allen Dr
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-5201
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-5201
8924.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Minority enrollment: 6%
St. Clair Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Melinda Ferry Rd
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-2721
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-2721
8925 miles
Gr: K-5 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 7%
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