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#282 of 284 private schools in TN
Rivers Edge Christian Academy
School · Knoxville, TN
A private school in Knoxville, TN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
5600 WESTERN AVE, Knoxville, TN 37921
- 29.7:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Rivers Edge Christian Academy 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat 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
$57,813
Median home value
$204,300
Median rent
$1,147/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37921; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apostolic Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| West End AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Cumberland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Knox Adaptive Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 3.0 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.
Rivers Edge Christian Academy is listed in Knoxville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Rivers Edge Christian Academy
Rivers Edge Christian Academy is a private school in Knoxville, TN, serving approximately 522 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 29.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #282 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rivers Edge Christian Academy
What grades does Rivers Edge Christian Academy serve?
Rivers Edge Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Rivers Edge Christian Academy?
Rivers Edge Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivers Edge Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivers Edge Christian Academy is 29.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rivers Edge Christian Academy rank in TN?
Rivers Edge Christian Academy ranks #282 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Rivers Edge Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Rivers Edge Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rivers Edge Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Rivers Edge Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Rivers Edge Christian Academy a religious school?
Rivers Edge Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 4.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Knox County
- Phone
- (865) 212-5575
- Area population (ZIP 37921)
- 29,064
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 37921; 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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