Excellent
#6 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 2% of private schools
Dekalb Christian Academy
School · Smithville, TN
A private school in Smithville, TN serving grades Pre-K – 9th.
750 S CONGRESS BLVD, Smithville, TN 37166
- 5.4:1 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 Dekalb Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,650/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,713
Median home value
$183,600
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37166; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dekalb Christian Academy is listed in Smithville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Dekalb Christian Academy
Dekalb Christian Academy is a private school in Smithville, TN, serving approximately 59 students in grades Pre-K-9th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dekalb Christian Academy
What grades does Dekalb Christian Academy serve?
Dekalb Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 9th.
How many students attend Dekalb Christian Academy?
Dekalb Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Christian Academy is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Dekalb Christian Academy rank in TN?
Dekalb Christian Academy ranks #6 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Dekalb Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dekalb Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Dekalb Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Dekalb Christian Academy 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 Dekalb Christian Academy a religious school?
Dekalb Christian Academy has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 9th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Pentecostal
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- DeKalb County
- Phone
- (615) 318-1587
- Area population (ZIP 37166)
- 15,116
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 37166; 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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