New Pathways Academy in Knoxville, TN is a nonsectarian private school serving 56 students in grade 10 within a midsize city community.
Founded in 1896, the school has a longstanding history among Knoxville private schools.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 with a total of 4 teachers.
New Pathways Academy operates on a 26鈥揳cre campus and offers education exclusively for 10th grade students.
Located within the Knoxville area, the school provides a co鈥揺d, regular elementary and secondary program in a city setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TN School
- Grades: 10
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
New Pathways Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
56 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Believe, Achieve, Empower.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Pathways Academy's ranking?
New Pathways Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for New Pathways Academy?
The application deadline for New Pathways Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to New Pathways Academy is Cumberland Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is West Hills Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten (1.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cumberland Christian Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 18352
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 492 students
Rivers Edge Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 31733
Knoxville, TN 37930
(865) 212-5575
Knoxville, TN 37930
(865) 212-5575
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 390 students Tuition listed
West Hills Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
409 N Winston Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 690-4251
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 690-4251
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 294 students Tuition listed
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 212-5575
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 212-5575
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 744 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8301 E Walker Springs Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 690-0900
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 690-0900
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cumberland Christian Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 18352
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 492 students
Rivers Edge Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 31733
Knoxville, TN 37930
(865) 212-5575
Knoxville, TN 37930
(865) 212-5575
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 390 students Tuition listed
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 212-5575
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 212-5575
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 744 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oneschool Global - Knoxville Campus
(Brethren)
8042 Gleason Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 599-4161
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 599-4161
2.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 10 students
5020 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 523-5261
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 523-5261
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cumberland Christian Academy
Alternative School
Po Box 18352
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 208-1168
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 492 students
Rivers Edge Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 31733
Knoxville, TN 37930
(865) 212-5575
Knoxville, TN 37930
(865) 212-5575
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 390 students Tuition listed
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 212-5575
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 212-5575
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 744 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
711 S Northshore Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-0415
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-0415
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
Oneschool Global - Knoxville Campus
(Brethren)
8042 Gleason Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 599-4161
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 599-4161
2.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Hills Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
409 N Winston Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 690-4251
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 690-4251
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 294 students Tuition listed
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 212-5575
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 212-5575
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 744 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8301 E Walker Springs Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 690-0900
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 690-0900
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
711 S Northshore Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-0415
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-0415
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
4311 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 525-6042
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 525-6042
3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1039 Mulberry St
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-4326
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-4326
8885 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 771 students Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1083 Mulberry St
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-2026
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-2026
8885.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Minority enrollment: 36%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2175 Roberts Rd
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-2001
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-2001
8885.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 Steekee School Rd
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-3322
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-3322
8885.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Ollis Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-6357
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-6357
8887 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 8%
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