Located in Hardin Valley on Yarnell Road, Paideia Academy is a K-12 school that boasts a classical Christian education for about 260 students in Knoxville, Tenn.
The admissions process at Paideia includes an academic assessment and family interview to ensure a good fit.
Students at Paideia benefit from small classes of about 15 students each. The classical education model is rooted in liberal arts, so PA encourages students to master all subjects while in elementary school and then teaches them to think critically and engage with the world around them as they work through middle and upper grades. The use of technology is limited at Paideia in accordance with the classical education model.
Paideia students can participate in sports including climbing, basketball, flag football, soccer, tennis, cross-country, and volleyball. Beginning in fourth grade, each student is provided with an instrument and enrolled in the beginning band. Students can choose between flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or snare drum/bells. After a year of beginning band, students may choose to enroll in Lower School Band beginning in fifth grade or continue their musical education in a music class.
Paideia Academy hosts assorted extra-curricular activities after school, including a book club, robotics club, and Model UN.
Paideia Academy
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
10825 Yarnell Rd,
Knoxville, TN
243
Students
B+
School Details
Head of School
Mark Hamilton Headmaster
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$9,540
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Niche Grade
A-
B-
B
B+
C+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.75
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
22
Part Time Teachers
9
College Prep
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
29
Reading
31
Science
25
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
82%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
95.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Black
1.6%
Two or more races
1.1%
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Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee
17 Students
Berry College
7 Students
Samford University
7 Students
Covenant College
6 Students
Auburn University
4 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
4 Students
East Tennessee State University
4 Students
Belmont University
3 Students
Furman University
3 Students
Milligan University
3 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
5 Students
Biology
5 Students
Psychology
4 Students
Mechanical Engineering
3 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
3 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
2 Students
Political Science and Government
2 Students
English
2 Students
International Relations
2 Students
Astronomy and Astrophysics
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/30/2020
I went to Paideia from 1st through 12th grade. I loved it. I learned so much about the world and about how to see the world. I learned about Christ and being a Christian. My teachers inspired me to love God and love learning. My transition from Paideia to Covenant College was smooth; I felt plenty prepared.
12/13/2018
My daughter loves this school and has already developed a love of learning. The community of parents and faculty is supportive and reflects a value of integrity and excellence. We could not be more pleased at the prospect of our family growing and serving in this environment.
11/16/2018
My children have been here for 7 years and are thriving academically, socially, and spiritually. The school community is full of close friendships. Staff and teachers are easily accessible. This school is "for" my family and loves and cares for us unlike anything I would expect to find at other schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/30/2023
I graduated from Paideia a few years ago. I attended from fourth grade to graduation, and my feelings about this school are mixed. I love learning, reading, writing, rhetoric, logic, and the humanities. The classical way of teaching is fantastic, and I recommend all parents send their children to cl...
6/16/2022
Educating our kids from a Christian worldview is our #1 priority, and Paideia has delivered! Strong academics, caring teachers, and sweet family friendships have also marked our experience. As a small school, it has limitations like fewer extracurricular opportunities, but we have found it easy to s...
9/29/2020
Decent, I am just concerned that some of the learning does not prepare my child for high school and is encouraging rebellion. The facilities and after school activities are lacking, my son is in the band and it is missing over half of the group!
7/30/2020
After trying as hard as we could to make a change, we finally gave up and pulled out. This school is heading the wrong direction.
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Map
About Hardin Valley
List Price Range
$182K - $2.7M
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$575,258
Median Lot Size
13,068 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Household Income
$125,890
% of College Grads
52.9%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
2,496 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
45.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,768 - $4,046 per month
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- 1-2 Baths
- 857+ Sq Ft
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