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#11 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 4% of private schools

The Episcopal School of Knoxville

Elementary School · Knoxville, TN

A private elementary school in Knoxville, TN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

950 EPISCOPAL SCHOOL WAY, Knoxville, TN 37932

  • 6.7:1 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)
A8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,327.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index27%
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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Enrollment309
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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 The Episcopal School of Knoxville 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat 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

$109,900

Median home value

$431,200

Median rent

$1,516/mo

College educated

54.9%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White84.8%
Two or More9.4%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.9%
Asian1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Knoxville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–121.1 mi169Compare →
Farragut IntermediateEnrollment path unverified7.73–51.8 mi1,042Compare →
Farragut PrimaryEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–22.0 mi1,003Compare →
Hardin Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–52.0 mi1,211Compare →

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.

The Episcopal School of Knoxville is listed in Knoxville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Episcopal School of Knoxville

The Episcopal School of Knoxville is a private elementary school in Knoxville, TN, serving approximately 309 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Episcopal School of Knoxville

What grades does The Episcopal School of Knoxville serve?

The Episcopal School of Knoxville serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend The Episcopal School of Knoxville?

The Episcopal School of Knoxville has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Episcopal School of Knoxville?

The student-teacher ratio at The Episcopal School of Knoxville is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Episcopal School of Knoxville rank in TN?

The Episcopal School of Knoxville ranks #11 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is The Episcopal School of Knoxville's MySchoolScout rating?

The Episcopal School of Knoxville has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Episcopal School of Knoxville a private school?

Yes, The Episcopal School of Knoxville is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The Episcopal School of Knoxville a religious school?

The Episcopal School of Knoxville has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
309
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Knox County
Area population (ZIP 37932)
23,330
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
36.5
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 37932; 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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