Knoxville School Of Progressive Education in Knoxville, TN, serves grades 2 through 5 in a nonsectarian, midsize city community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 5 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 5:1.
Approximately 33% of students at this Knoxville private school identify as students of color.
This elementary private school offers education tailored to early upper–elementary grades within the Knoxville city area.
As a small private school in Knoxville, its program emphasizes a specialized curriculum for grades 2–5.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Knoxville School Of Progressive Education?
The application deadline for Knoxville School Of Progressive Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91s
The nearest high school to Knoxville School Of Progressive Education is The Village Academy (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Annoor Academy (2.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Internationale School (0.9 miles away)
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Montessori Internationale School ![Montessori Internationale School Photo - For 25 years, Montessori Internationale School has been a hidden gem in the Knoxville area. We are a Montessori Primary school serving children ages 3-6.]( "Montessori Internationale School Photo - For 25 years, Montessori Internationale School has been a hidden gem in the Knoxville area. We are a Montessori Primary school serving children ages 3-6.")
Montessori School
10019 S Northshore Dr
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 675-0545
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 675-0545
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Bluegrass KinderCare ![Bluegrass KinderCare Photo - Animals at the Zoo This activity taught us to learn and play through creative and dramatic expressions while developing gross motor skills.]( "Bluegrass KinderCare Photo - Animals at the Zoo This activity taught us to learn and play through creative and dramatic expressions while developing gross motor skills.")
Daycare / Preschool
8908 Bluegrass Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 693-3551
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 693-3551
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Annoor Academy
(Islamic)
724 Fox Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 525-3399
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 525-3399
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 139 students Tuition listed
The Village Academy ![The Village Academy Photo]( "The Village Academy Photo")
Alternative School
2431 Jones Bend Rd
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 970-6336
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 970-6336
3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Gateway Center
All-boys
3845 Holston College Rd
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 524-5757
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 524-5757
3.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
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