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Christian Schools in Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills
7 christian schools in Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills, 3 of them registered for EFS in 2026-27. The older west side between Kingston Pike and the river: Sacred Heart Cathedral School, the Jewish day school, Montessori programs, two River's Edge campuses and a run of small church schools.
Data sources. Each listing joins the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24, with 2021-22 rows for non-responders) to the Tennessee Department of Education's 2026-27 Non-Public Schools Directory (updated October 30, 2026) and its 2026-27 Registered EFS Schools list (updated August 24, 2026), all retrieved October 30, 2026. Schools do not report tuition to the state, so confirm prices with the school.
Funding note: East Tennessee's biggest Christian schools hold Category II or III approval and take EFS; many smaller ones are Category IV, which rules out EFS but not the IEA.
| School | Type | Area | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Christian Academy 7301 Bennington Dr, Knoxville 37909 | Christian Schools | Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills | K-12 | IV | Not listed |
| Day Spring Christian Academy 935 W Oldham Ave, Knoxville 37921 | Christian Schools | Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills | K-11 | IV | Not listed |
| Knoxville Adventist School 3615 Kingston Pike, Knoxville 37919 | Christian Schools | Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills | K-9 | II | Not listed |
| River's Edge Christian Academy - Cumberland Campus 5600 Western Ave, Knoxville 37921 | Christian Schools | Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills | 6-12 | II, III | ✓ Registered |
| River's Edge Christian Academy - West Haven Campus 5651 Matlock Drive, Knoxville 37921 | Christian Schools | Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills | K-5 | II, III | ✓ Registered |
| West End Academy 5311 Mckamey Rd, Knoxville 37921 | Christian Schools | Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills | PK-12 | — | Not listed |
| West Hills Baptist Church Preschool & Kindergarten 409 N Winston Rd, Knoxville 37909 | Christian Schools | Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills | K | I | ✓ Registered |
| Column | Is | Isn't |
|---|---|---|
| EFS ✓ | Payable with the $7,530 award in 2026-27 | A guaranteed seat or a tuition quote |
| Category IV/V | Approved by Tennessee to operate | Eligible to register for EFS |
| Category I-III, not listed | Allowed to register | Payable with EFS this year |
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