Private Schools | Knox County Schools
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Home Schooling:

Beaumont Magnet Elementary School and Honors/Fine Arts Academy - Building on basic skills and concepts, magnet school students use advanced technologies and community resources to explore significant ideas and produce sophisticated products. Focusing on a specific theme, each magnet school provides innovative programs which bridge the past and prepare for the future.
Knox County Schools PTA Clothing Center - The purpose of the Clothing Center is to provide clothing assistance for students who are unable to receive help from other sources.

Non-traditional Schools:
Richard Yoakley School - The Richard Yoakley School is a unique alternative program with a behavior management plan with academic, vocational, and social skills curriculum to enable students to learn acceptable skills so they may return to their home schools.
Other non-traditional schools

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PTA's:
Cedar Bluff PTA

Kindergarten:
Berean Christian School - Berean Christian School is committed to providing an academically excellent school experience where each student is equipped with the skills needed to excel both within and beyond the walls of Berean Christian School. The child is encouraged to develop as a whole person and responsible citizen, striving for the understanding and fulfillment of God's purpose in his or her life.
Concord Christian School - CCS has a K-8 curriculum based on the State of Tennessee benchmarks with emphasis on Biblical instruction. CCS is also a member of the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools and is recognized by the State of Tennessee as a Category IV Church-Sponsored School.
Grace Christian Academy - Grace Christian Academy is committed to providing an academically excellent school experience where each student is equipped with the skills needed to excel both within and beyond the walls of Grace Christian Academy. The child is encouraged to develop as a whole person and responsible citizen, striving for the understanding and fulfillment of God's purpose in his or her life.
First Lutheran School - First Lutheran School is committed to excellence in Christian education for ages three through eighth grade. Conveniently located off the Broadway I-40 exit, we're just 2 miles from downtown and 3 miles from UT.
Knoxville Christian School - Provides information on mission, history, staff, academics, athletics, school supply list, calendar of events, and news. At Knoxville Christian School, a great emphasis is placed on the spiritual well-being of each student. All students at KCS have daily Bible lessons and a daily chapel service.
Paideia Academy - Paideia Academy was founded in 2004 for the purpose of providing a challenging classical education founded upon a biblical worldview. The school, which emphasizes Christianity and a classical curriculum including Latin, Logic, and Rhetoric, is part of a growing movement nationwide.
Tennessee School for the Deaf - A K-12 school serving deaf and hard of hearing students in the state of Tennessee.
The Preschool Cooperative of Knoxville - A not-for-profit, parent-owned and operated organization providing a high quality preschool and school-age program. A quality staff teaches the infant, toddler, two-year-old, three-year-old, and four-year-old classes. Also offer a pre-K class for five-year-olds to get them ready for kindergarten.

Knox County Schools

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Elementary & Intermediate:
Berean Christian School - Berean Christian School (BCS) is a non-profit, coeducational, evangelical interdenominational school teaching a Christian world-view to children in grades K-12. BCS offers several advanced placement courses and equips each individual student with the tools for success in college and career. BCS was founded in 1980. The school’s campus is located in east Knoxville on 15 acres and serves families from many churches in a six-county area. BCS has over 410 students.
Cedar Bluff Primary School - Established in 1978 to serve children in kindergarten, first grade and second grade. Has a preschool language program. Total student enrollment in 34 classrooms is approximately 585. Average class size is 20 students per teacher.
Christian Academy of Knoxville - Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) is a non-profit, coeducational, evangelical interdenominational school teaching a Christian world-view to children in grades K-12. CAK offers several advanced placement courses and equips each individual student with the tools for success in college and career. CAK was founded in 1977. The school’s campus is located in west Knoxville on 77 acres and serves families from many churches in a six-county area. CAK has over 870 students.
Concord Christian School - CCS has a K-8 curriculum based on the State of Tennessee benchmarks with emphasis on Biblical instruction. CCS is also a member of the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools and is recognized by the State of Tennessee as a Category IV Church-Sponsored School.
Farragut Intermediate School - Farragut Intermediate School was one of the first schools recognized as a Tennessee Exemplary School and has held that designation ever since. It has also received the U.S. Department of Education's Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence Award. F.I.S. consistently scores above national and state levels on standardized tests.
Farragut Primary School Library - Farragut Primary School Library is a 21st-Century Library with a collection of over 12,000 titles. This collection meets the standards established by the State of Tennessee for school libraries. Each title purchased is recommended for children in the primary grades.
First Lutheran School - First Lutheran School is committed to excellence in Christian education for ages three through eighth grade. Conveniently located off the Broadway I-40 exit, we're just 2 miles from downtown and 3 miles from UT.
Grace Christian Academy - Grace Christian Academy is committed to providing an academically excellent school experience where each student is equipped with the skills needed to excel both within and beyond the walls of Grace Christian Academy. The child is encouraged to develop as a whole person and responsible citizen, striving for the understanding and fulfillment of God's purpose in his or her life.
Knoxville Christian School - Provides information on mission, history, staff, academics, athletics, school supply list, calendar of events, and news. At Knoxville Christian School, a great emphasis is placed on the spiritual well-being of each student. All students at KCS have daily Bible lessons and a daily chapel service.
Paideia Academy - Paideia Academy was founded in 2004 for the purpose of providing a challenging classical education founded upon a biblical worldview. The school, which emphasizes Christianity and a classical curriculum including Latin, Logic, and Rhetoric, is part of a growing movement nationwide.
Tennessee School for the Deaf - A K-12 school serving deaf and hard of hearing students in the state of Tennessee.
Thackston School - Thackston school is a co-educational independent elementary school serving students in preschool through 5th grade.

Knox County Schools

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Middle Schools:
Berean Christian School - Nine full and part-time teachers are responsible for the student program. Facilities include life and physical science labs, library, gym and classrooms. Academic courses are language arts, math, Bible, history, and science. State education guidelines are followed with biblical principles integrated throughout the curriculum. BCS Middle School is also a member of Knoxville Independent School league (K.I.S.L.) and students in grades 6 through 8 compete in basketball, football (eighth only), track, golf, soccer, swimming (eighth only) and volleyball.
Christian Academy of Knoxville - Nineteen full and part-time teachers are responsible for the student program. Facilities include life and physical science labs, library, gym and classrooms. Academic courses are language arts, math, Bible, history, and science. State education guidelines are followed with biblical principles integrated throughout the curriculum. Students rotate through classes of computer, foreign languages, Tennessee history, leadership and research paper. Band, physical education, health, and art classes are also included in the curriculum. Electives such as middle school newspaper (CAK Sword), law forum, math club, chess club, drama, musical theater,  choir, and creative writing are also offered. CAK Middle School is also a member of Knoxville Independent School league (K.I.S.L.) and students in grades 6 through 8 compete in basketball, cross-country, football (eighth only), track, cheerleading, golf, soccer, tennis, swimming (eighth only) and volleyball.
Concord Christian School - CCS has a K-8 curriculum based on the State of Tennessee benchmarks with emphasis on Biblical instruction. CCS is also a member of the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools and is recognized by the State of Tennessee as a Category IV Church-Sponsored School.
First Lutheran School - First Lutheran School is committed to excellence in Christian education for ages three through eighth grade. Conveniently located off the Broadway I-40 exit, we're just 2 miles from downtown and 3 miles from UT.
Grace Christian Academy - Provide an academically excellent school experience where each student is equipped with the skills needed to excel both within and beyond the walls of Grace Christian Academy. The child is encouraged to develop as a whole person and responsible citizen, striving for the understanding and fulfillment of God's purpose in his or her life.
Gresham Middle School - information about all aspects of our programs, students, and staff. A directory includes e-mail links to our staff, and staff members may access their school e-mail account using any web browser.
Greenway School - a private middle school located on a 20-acre wooded campus in West Knoxville, Tennessee. Specifically for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, Greenway School provides a pathway of integrity through these critical years of change and development.
Knoxville Christian School - Provides information on mission, history, staff, academics, athletics, school supply list, calendar of events, and news. At Knoxville Christian School, a great emphasis is placed on the spiritual well-being of each student. All students at KCS have daily Bible lessons and a daily chapel service.
Paideia Academy - Paideia Academy was founded in 2004 for the purpose of providing a challenging classical education founded upon a biblical worldview. The school, which emphasizes Christianity and a classical curriculum including Latin, Logic, and Rhetoric, is part of a growing movement nationwide.
Tennessee School for the Deaf - A K-12 school serving deaf and hard of hearing students in the state of Tennessee.
Walker Academy - Walker Academy is private, non-sectarian school for grades 6 - 12. The school is designed to provide a small learning environment (class-size limited to 12) that affords maximum opportunity for self-development and academic achievement.

Knox County Schools

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High Schools:
The Center School - a high school for adults. The Center School provides an opportunity for adult students to earn a regular Knox County Schools high school diploma in a quality learning environment and to become better informed, more productive citizens
Central High School - First free public school in Knoxville. Site provides information on administration, athletics, school calendar, clubs, and history.
Christian Academy of Knoxville - The high school curriculum is diverse and current with the needs of our students for their future higher education. The high school offers advanced placement (college level) courses to qualified students in the 11th and 12th grades. CAK students consistently score higher than state and national averages on college entrance exams. Ninety-seven percent of our students go to institutions of higher education. As well as academic courses, a variety of fine arts courses are available at the high school. Art courses explore various media, including photography, drawing, painting, and sculpture. The Music Department includes both instrumental and choral music. The CAK Warrior Marching Band has appeared at parades and functions instate and out-of-state. The Spirit of Praise chorale ensemble has an extensive tour schedule.
Grace Christian Academy - The high school curriculum is college preparatory based.  The core courses include Bible, English, math, science, and social studies with a variety of electives.  A special emphasis is placed in Bible class on missions and serving the community.  By graduation all seniors will have participated in at least one missions project.  Individual and group instrumental instruction is offered as an after school elective.
Knoxville Christian School - Provides information on mission, history, staff, academics, athletics, school supply list, calendar of events, and news. At Knoxville Christian School, a great emphasis is placed on the spiritual well-being of each student. All students at KCS have daily Bible lessons and a daily chapel service.
Powell High School
Tennessee School for the Deaf - A K-12 school serving deaf and hard of hearing students in the state of Tennessee.
Walker Academy - Walker Academy is private, non-sectarian school for grades 6 - 12. The school is designed to provide a small learning environment (class-size limited to 12) that affords maximum opportunity for self-development and academic achievement.
Webb School of Knoxville - Webb School is a 100-acre campus in West Knoxville with more than 1,000 students and almost 100 full-time faculty. Webb School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

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Resources:
Libraries
American School Directory (K-12)