Tate’s School offers preschool through eighth grade students a hands-on, interactive education on its sprawling, wooded campus in the Cedar Bluff neighborhood of Knoxville. Founded in 1968, Tate’s School uses a teaching method that emphasizes brain-compatible learning and uses hands-on experiences. The campus has saltwater swimming pools, an obstacle course, garden and some small, cabin-like buildings to create an indoor and outdoor learning village for students.
In addition to academics, Tate’s School offers athletics, such as basketball, cross country, golf, flag football, tennis, girls' volleyball, and track and field. Tate’s middle school students work through a college- preparatory curriculum which includes advanced-level and pre-AP classes. Middle school classes are capped at 18 students, and the science, technology, engineering, art, and math, or STEAM program, is woven through all subject areas. In the summer, Tate’s School offers day camps to the general public with weekly themes, including dinosaurs, superheroes, pirates, board games, carnivals and pirates.
Tate's School
Private Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
9215 Bob Gray Rd,
Knoxville, TN
249
Students
A
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Annual Tuition
$20,120
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
23
Part Time Teachers
7
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
93%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.3%
Black
2.2%
Hispanic
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/18/2022
We have been at Tate's for 3 years and love it. All the teachers have been great! Summer camps are awesome!
GreatSchools Reviews
7/30/2025
Tate's has truly changed the trajectory of my child's education, and quite simply her childhood. She was always a good student and a curious child however Tate's has helped her become passionate about learning, reading, thinking, and "figuring it out" herself! She has some medical considerations and...
5/26/2025
We absolutely LOVE Tate’s! Our child has thrived at this school. The academics are top notch and the environment in which the students learn is like none other. Every single moment of the day is a teaching moment. Being outside as frequently as they can be, the kids learn more than just typical subj...
4/14/2025
Tate's School is truly a hidden gem in Knoxville. From the moment you step onto the campus, there's a sense of magic in the air—the kind that fosters curiosity, engagement, and a genuine love for learning.When my son and I moved from Dallas to Knoxville in July 2024, we initially tried the zoned pub...
4/13/2025
We are an international family used to expat lifestyle from several countries. Finding a school with high academic standards and yet very grounded in values and ethics (independently of backgrounds and beliefs) is not always easy. At Tate's School, learning happens so naturally through multiple proj...
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List Price Range
$250K - $838K
Homes For Sale
170
Average Home Value
$395,266
Median Lot Size
13,939 Sq Ft
% Renters
34%
Household Income
$100,592
% of College Grads
40.4%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,822 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
48.8%
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Tate's School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-5 located at 9215 Bob Gray Rd in Knoxville, TN. Annual tuition is $20,120. The school has a total enrollment of 249 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Tate's School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $395,266. Discover additional schools in the area, like Knoxville Catholic High School, Webb School Of Knoxville, Christian Academy Of Knoxville, and more. Learn more about what Knoxville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Tate's School.