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Christian Schools in Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville
4 christian schools in Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville, 3 of them registered for EFS in 2026-27. The city core and its east and south sides: Berean Christian, First Lutheran, the University of Tennessee's early learning center, a River's Edge elementary campus and a pair of South Knoxville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berean Christian School 2329 Prosser Rd, Knoxville 37914 | Christian Schools | Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville | PK-12 | II, III | ✓ Registered |
| First Lutheran School 1207 N Broadway St, Knoxville 37917 | Christian Schools | Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville | PK-8 | II | ✓ Registered |
| Knoxville Baptist Christian School 3839 Buffat Mill Rd, Knoxville 37914 | Christian Schools | Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville | K-12 | IV | Not listed |
| River's Edge Christian Academy - Buffat Heights Campus 2800 Mill Road, Knoxville 37924 | Christian Schools | Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville | PK-5 | II, III | ✓ 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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