By type and area
Church-Based Schools in Fountain City, Halls, Powell & Corryton
5 church-based schools in Fountain City, Halls, Powell & Corryton, 3 of them registered for EFS in 2026-27. North of I-640 the schools lean Baptist and Pentecostal, with First Baptist and Temple Baptist in Powell, St. Joseph in Fountain City, two Montessori schools on the Broadway side and small church academies out toward Corryton.
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: A school run out of a church building is often Category IV in Tennessee, so check the category column before counting on EFS money.
| School | Type | Area | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apostolic Christian School 5020 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Knoxville 37912 | Christian Schools | Fountain City, Halls, Powell & Corryton | PK-12 | II, IV | ✓ Registered |
| First Baptist Academy 7706 Ewing Rd, Powell 37849 | Christian Schools | Fountain City, Halls, Powell & Corryton | PK-12 | II, III, IV | ✓ Registered |
| Redemption School of Worship 8109 Sharp Road, Powell 37849 | Christian Schools | Fountain City, Halls, Powell & Corryton | K-12 | IV | Not listed |
| Tabernacle Christian Academy 7829 Tazewell Pike, Corryton 37721 | Christian Schools | Fountain City, Halls, Powell & Corryton | K-12 | IV | Not listed |
| Temple Baptist Academy 1700 W Beaver Creek Dr, Powell 37849 | Christian Schools | Fountain City, Halls, Powell & Corryton | K-12 | 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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