Tennessee Christian Preparatory School is a PreK-12, Christ-centered, interdenominational, state certified school.
We offer parents in Cleveland/Bradley County an alternative for the education and formation of their children.
We strive to develop the student in all the important components of their lives.
We believe that God has made each person an intellectual, social, spiritual and physical being.
Failure to develop any of these components results in a malfunctioning person.
Christian Education is much more than an academic discipline taught by a teacher who is a Christian.
Christian Education represents a totally different worldview than secular education.
At Tennessee Christian Academy we view history and culture through the lens of Scripture, embracing a God-centered worldview.
Man is created by God and is responsible to God.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,103
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
224 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki or navy + polo shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,103
Admissions Director
Sarah Barham
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawks
- Tennessee Christian Preparatory School is a PreK-12, Christ-centered, interdenominational, state certified school. We offer parents in Cleveland/Bradley County an alternative for the education and formation of their children. We strive to develop the student in all the important components of their lives. We believe that God has made each person an intellectual, social, spiritual and physical being. Failure to develop any of these components results in a malfunctioning person. Christian Education is much more than an academic discipline taught by a teacher who is a Christian. Christian Education represents a totally different worldview than secular education. At Tennessee Christian Academy we view history and culture through the lens of Scripture, embracing a God-centered worldview. Man is created by God and is responsible to God.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tennessee Christian Preparatory School cost?
Tennessee Christian Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $11,103 for private students.
What schools are Tennessee Christian Preparatory School often compared to?
Tennessee Christian Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Tennessee Christian Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Tennessee Christian Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 1/28/2012
Tennessee Christian Preparatory School has been exaclty what our family was hoping to find. Our children are challenged academically and socially and have service opportunities! The excellence of the administration and faculty and the parent involvement makes this school a place your family would love to call home. A heart for Christ is almost tangilbe when you visit.
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