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#128 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 45% of private schools

Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy

School · Bristol, TN

A private school in Bristol, TN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

806 TENNESSEE AVE, Bristol, TN 37620

  • 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Enrollment136
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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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The neighborhood

Where Tennessee Avenue 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,329/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bristol), 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

$54,908

Median home value

$175,500

Median rent

$809/mo

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.9%
Hispanic5.9%
Black2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Morrison SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2PK–122.3 mi60Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy is listed in Bristol, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy

Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy is a private school in Bristol, TN, serving approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy

What grades does Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy serve?

Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy?

Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy rank in TN?

Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy ranks #128 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Tennessee Avenue Christian 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 Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy a religious school?

Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
136
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Sullivan County
Area population (ZIP 37620)
38,330
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
44.7
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 37620; 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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