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#179 of 284 private schools in TN
Apostolic Christian School
School · Knoxville, TN
A private school in Knoxville, TN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
5020 PLEASANT RIDGE RD, Knoxville, TN 37912
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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Where Apostolic Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knoxville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,754
Median home value
$185,600
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37912; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Edge Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.4private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Temple Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| West End AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Knox Adaptive Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Apostolic Christian School is listed in Knoxville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Apostolic Christian School
Apostolic Christian School is a private school in Knoxville, TN, serving approximately 210 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apostolic Christian School
What grades does Apostolic Christian School serve?
Apostolic Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Apostolic Christian School?
Apostolic Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apostolic Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apostolic Christian School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Apostolic Christian School rank in TN?
Apostolic Christian School ranks #179 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Apostolic Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Apostolic Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Apostolic Christian School a private school?
Yes, Apostolic Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Pentecostal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Apostolic Christian School a religious school?
Apostolic Christian School has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Pentecostal
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Phone
- (865) 523-5261
- Area population (ZIP 37912)
- 22,009
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37912; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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