Sylvan Prep Academy in Cookeville, TN offers co–ed education for grades K through 12 in a nonsectarian, town–based setting.
Founded in 1996, the school provides a program emphasis that includes elementary and secondary education with special programs.
The school is a member of AdvancED, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Council on Accreditation and School Improvement, and Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.
Sylvan Prep Academy offers six Advanced Placement (AP) courses and operates a summer school program.
Students of color make up 2.63% of the enrollment, reflecting some diversity within the Cookeville community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1996
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 21%
Academics and Faculty
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
6 courses
AP/Advanced Courses
BiologyChemistry
English / LiteraturePsychology
U.S. HistoryWorld History
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Discounts available for siblings, multiple enrollments, advance payment, early enrollment.
Admissions Director
Scott Baas, Director
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sylvan Prep Academy often compared to?
Sylvan Prep Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Highland Rim Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Sylvan Prep Academy?
The application deadline for Sylvan Prep Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Sylvan Prep Academy vs. Highland Rim Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sylvan Prep Academy is Highland Rim Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Upper Cumberland Christian Academy (17.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Highland Rim Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1000 England Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-4472
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-4472
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 295 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
1200 S WILLOW AVE
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 218-2386
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 218-2386
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
777 S Willow Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-3766
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-3766
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Algood Christian Elementary School ![Algood Christian Elementary School Photo]( "Algood Christian Elementary School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2660 Highway 111 N
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 854-0259
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 854-0259
5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Chance Transitional School
All-girls
1744 Deberry Rd
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
8.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Highland Rim Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1000 England Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-4472
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-4472
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 295 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
1200 S WILLOW AVE
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 218-2386
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 218-2386
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
777 S Willow Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-3766
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-3766
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chance Transitional School
All-girls
1744 Deberry Rd
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
8.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Golden Mountain Academy
(Christian)
1854 Stewart Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3291
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3291
10 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Highland Rim Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1000 England Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-4472
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-4472
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 295 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
777 S Willow Avenue
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-3766
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-3766
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Algood Christian Elementary School ![Algood Christian Elementary School Photo]( "Algood Christian Elementary School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2660 Highway 111 N
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 854-0259
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 854-0259
5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Chance Transitional School
All-girls
1744 Deberry Rd
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
8.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Golden Mountain Academy
(Christian)
1854 Stewart Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3291
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3291
10 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Upper Cumberland Christian Academy
(Christian)
850 County House Rd
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-7170
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-7170
17.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 45 students
Dekalb Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
750 S Congress Blvd
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 318-1587
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 318-1587
22.2 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 68 students
Christian Academy Of The Cumberlands
(Christian)
325 Braun St
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 707-9540
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 707-9540
29.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Tuition listed
28 Rock Quarry Road
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-0026
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-0026
30.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
(Baptist)
627 S. Main St.
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9137
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9137
36.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
242 Tiger Dr
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 497-2254
8859.5 miles
Gr: 10-12
221 E Bryant St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
8860.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 535 students Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Congress Blvd
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-1575
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-1575
8860.9 miles
Gr: 2-5 | 544 students Minority enrollment: 25%
125 Elmore Town Road
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3110
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3110
8867.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 327 students Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
371 First Avenue South
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-9190
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-9190
8867.3 miles
Gr: 2-4 | 378 students Minority enrollment: 9%
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