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Valley Christian Academy

482 County Road 725
Riceville, TN 37370

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Tel: (423) 462-3008

www.valleychristianacademy.us

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Valley Christian Academy in Riceville, TN, serves 62 co–ed students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.

The school has a Baptist religious affiliation and employs six teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 10:1.

Approximately 14.5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within this rural Tennessee private school.

Valley Christian Academy offers a regular elementary and secondary education program without Blueribbon recognition.

Tuition and acceptance rate information are not specified, but the school operates within the local private school landscape where average elementary tuition is $13,593.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 62 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

62 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Valley Christian Academy?

The application deadline for Valley Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 62 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Tennessee is $13,520 for elementary schools and $14,602 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Tennessee is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).