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Independent & Secular Schools in Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills
4 independent & secular schools in Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills, 1 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: Webb and Tate's are EFS-registered for 2026-27; Clayton-Bradley in Maryville holds an eligible category but did not appear on the August 2026 list.
| School | Type | Area | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giving Tree Montessori 7728 Nubbin Ridge Dr, Knoxville 37919 | Independent & Secular Schools | Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills | PK-K | I | ✓ Registered |
| Knoxville Montessori School 4311 Kingston Pike, Knoxville 37919 | Independent & Secular Schools | Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills | PK-11 | III | Not listed |
| New Pathways Academy 1531 Dick Lonas Rd, Knoxville 37909 | Independent & Secular Schools | Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills | 8-12 | I-SP | Not listed |
| PEER Academy 910 Zoe Way, Knoxville 37909 | Independent & Secular Schools | Bearden, Sequoyah Hills & West Hills | K-10 | — | Not listed |
| 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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