Knox County
Private and church schools in Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville
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. 9 schools here; 5 campuses are on the 2026-27 EFS list.
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.
9
Schools listed5
EFS-registered campuses for 2026-271
Eligible category, not on the 2026-27 list2
Category IV or V only: no EFS6
Run a pre-K class3
Go through grade 12By type
All 9 schools in Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville
| 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 |
| Immanuel Community School 520 Sevier Avenue, Knoxville 37920 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville | K-8 | I | ✓ Registered |
| Knoxville Baptist Christian School 3839 Buffat Mill Rd, Knoxville 37914 | Christian Schools | Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville | K-12 | IV | Not listed |
| Mead Montessori School 2647 Bafford Pl, Knoxville 37920 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville | PK-8 | V | Not listed |
| OneSchool Global Knoxville 4340 Marjorie Lane, Knoxville 37917 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville | 3-12 | III | ✓ Registered |
| 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 |
| Smart Kids ELC 2025 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville 37917 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville | PK-11 | — | Not listed |
| University of Tennessee Early Learning Center 1206 White Ave, Knoxville 37916 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown, UT, East & South Knoxville | PK-K | I | Not listed |
| Program | From this area | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Education Freedom Scholarship | Applies | $7,530 in 2026-27 |
| Individualized Education Account | Applies if the IEP qualifies | Income is not tested |
| Education Savings Account | Does not apply | Not one of the three ESA districts |
| Voluntary Pre-K | Apply through Knox County Schools | Lower-income four-year-olds first |
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