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#114 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 40% of private schools
Candies Creek Academy
Elementary School
294 OLD EUREKA RD NW, Charleston, TN 37310
Enrollment
67
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
67
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#114 of 284
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Candies Creek Academy
Elementary School in Charleston · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Candies Creek Academy
Candies Creek Academy is a private elementary school in Charleston, TN. Candies Creek Academy serves approximately 67 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Candies Creek Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 284 private schools in TN.
- This school 6.7 · Average
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 67 students, Candies Creek Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.6:1 students to teachers, Candies Creek Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Candies Creek Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Candies Creek Academy compares to the 1 public school in Charleston, TN
Student Demographics
All Schools in Charleston
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Candies Creek Academy (this school) | 6.7 |
| Charleston Elementary School | 7.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
294 OLD EUREKA RD NW, Charleston, TN 37310
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Candies Creek Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Cleveland), which scores notably higher. Another option is North Lee Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Cleveland), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Prospect Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Cleveland), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Charleston, see our Charleston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Elementary School Cleveland | 3.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School Cleveland | 3.9 mi | 9.2 |
| E.L. Ross Elementary Cleveland | 4.4 mi | 6.0 |
| North Lee Elementary School Cleveland | 4.5 mi | 8.1 |
| D.P. Yates Primary Cleveland | 4.6 mi | 7.4 |
| LUDIC SPECTRUM CENTER Cleveland | 4.6 mi | — |
| Walker Valley High School Cleveland | 4.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Cleveland Middle Cleveland | 5.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Cleveland High Cleveland | 5.4 mi | 5.0 |
| BOWMAN HILLS SCHOOL Cleveland | 6.0 mi | 5.6 |
| THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CLEVELAND Cleveland | 6.0 mi | 7.3 |
| UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cleveland | 6.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Charleston Elementary School Charleston | 5.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Bradley County Virtual School Cleveland | 6.7 mi | 7.3 |
| North Cleveland GOAL Academy Cleveland | 6.7 mi | — |
| G.R. Stuart Elementary Cleveland | 6.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Ocoee Middle School Cleveland | 6.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Mayfield Elementary Cleveland | 7.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Arnold Memorial Elementary Cleveland | 7.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Prospect Elementary School Cleveland | 7.3 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37310 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,401
Median Home Value
$223,000
Median Rent
$848/mo
Population
3,824
College Educated
10.3%
Homeownership
79.7%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Median Age
49.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MARIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Memphis, TN | 6.6 |
| NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Corryton, TN | 6.6 |
| HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY New Tazewell, TN | 6.5 |
| HICKORY VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chattanooga, TN | 6.9 |
| ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Morristown, TN | 7.0 |
| AMARE MONTESSORI Clarksville, TN | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Candies Creek Academy
What grades does Candies Creek Academy serve?
Candies Creek Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Candies Creek Academy?
Candies Creek Academy has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Candies Creek Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Candies Creek Academy is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Candies Creek Academy rank in TN?
Candies Creek Academy ranks #114 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Candies Creek Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Candies Creek Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Candies Creek Academy a private school?
Yes, Candies Creek Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Candies Creek Academy a religious school?
Candies Creek Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bradley County
- Phone
- (423) 790-5660
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