The Episcopal School of Knoxville

What The Episcopal School of Knoxville does

The Episcopal School of Knoxville (ESK) is a private, co-educational, faith-affiliated day school located on a 96-acre wooded campus in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving approximately 429 students from Junior Kindergarten (age 3) through 8th grade. Founded in 1998 and affiliated with the Episcopal tradition, the school operates without funding from the Episcopal Church or the State of Tennessee, relying on tuition, fundraising, and donations. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and holds memberships in the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).

ESK delivers a unified JK-8 educational program structured around three divisions: Junior Kindergarten (JK-3 and JK-4), Lower School (K-4th), and Middle School (5th-8th). Core academic offerings include world language instruction in Mandarin, Spanish, and Latin; a FLEx 1:1 technology program with Chromebooks and ViewSonic Viewboards; the Tribes Agreements character education framework; a service-based learning curriculum with 100% class participation; and comprehensive athletics across more than 30 teams in 12 sports. Supporting programs include the Flik Dining farm-to-table service, the Tailored Tuition sliding-scale financial aid program, KidZone extended care, and high school placement services.

ESK generates revenue primarily through recurring annual tuition ($7,980 to $19,250 per student depending on grade level and program option), supplemented by extended care fees, enrollment fees, fundraising (approximately $500,000 annually, representing roughly 12% of operating budget), and capital campaigns. Multi-student and faculty/clergy discounts, plus the Tailored Tuition program, adjust realized tuition. The school's go-to-market is sales-led with a 3-step admissions process (online application via Veracross, campus tour, assessment), supported by open houses, social media presence, and word-of-mouth referral. Headcount is approximately 58 employees with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio.

Name

The Episcopal School of Knoxville

Legal name

The Episcopal School of Knoxville

Website

https://esknoxville.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Episcopal School of Knoxville is a private, co-educational JK-8 school in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving approximately 429 students from Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio on a 96-acre wooded campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private k-8 education
• Episcopal school programs
• Junior kindergarten program
• Lower school education
• Middle school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Knoxville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade. Includes various program options (3-day, 5-day, partial day, full day) with different price points ranging from $7,980 to $19,250 annually.
2. Before and After Care: Extended care programs providing morning care (7:00-7:40am) and after school care (3:00-6:00pm) for additional fees.
3. Fundraising and Donations: Approximately 12% of operating budget ($500,000) comes from fundraising including Annual Fund, Scholarship Funds, Parents' Association, Gala events, and capital campaigns.
4. Enrollment and Insurance Fees: Enrollment fees ($275), student accident insurance ($15), and tuition refund insurance (1.65% of tuition).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Episcopal School of Knoxville is a private, co-educational school that provides academic excellence and character training for students from age three through 8th grade. The school operates three divisions — Junior Kindergarten, Lower School, and Middle School — on a 96-acre wooded campus, with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio, world language instruction (Mandarin, Spanish, Latin), a 1:1 Chromebook program, comprehensive athletics, daily chapel services, and high school placement support.

Product overview

The Episcopal School of Knoxville is a private, co-educational JK-8 school offering a unified educational program structured around three developmental divisions: Junior Kindergarten (JK-3 and JK-4), Lower School (K-4th), and Middle School (5th-8th). The core academic offerings include world language instruction (Mandarin, Spanish, Latin), music, art, physical education, and technology through the FLEx 1:1 program. Supporting programs include the Tribes Agreements character education, service-based learning curriculum, comprehensive athletics (30+ teams in 12 sports), extracurricular clubs, KidZone extended care, Flik Dining services, dual library/media centers, and tailored tuition assistance. The school also provides high school placement services and uses Veracross for its admission portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Junior Kindergarten Program Academic program for 3- and 4-year-olds (JK-3 and JK-4) with three-day or five-day options and partial-day or full-day schedules; JK-3 serves up to 16 students with two teachers per classroom.
• Lower School Program Kindergarten through 4th grade program with exploration-based learning, world language instruction (Mandarin and Spanish), music, art, physical education, and technology integration with personal Chromebooks beginning in 2nd grade.
• Middle School Program 5th through 8th grade program with a 1:1 Chromebook program, world language options (Spanish, Latin, Mandarin Chinese), fine arts (studio art, chorus, string band), and an 8th grade capstone portfolio project.
• KidZone Extended Care Before- and after-school care program running 7:00-7:40 a.m. and 3:00-6:00 p.m., with morning care, after school care, and various activity programs available as a separately purchased service.
• Athletics Program Athletic offering of more than 30 teams across 12 sports at Lower School and Middle School levels, including cross country, tennis, basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, bowling, golf, flag football, and swimming.
• MS Learning Center Middle School support program providing executive functioning support, academic assistance, and speech-language pathology services led by a Learning Center Coordinator and Learning Specialist.
• Extracurricular Clubs Program After-school clubs including Chess Club, Mock Newberry Book Club, Printz Book Club, Model United Nations, Girls on the Run, Student Government, Scouts, Hiking Club, and others.
• High School Placement Services Comprehensive guidance program helping students and families navigate high school selection and admissions, including SSAT/ISEE assessments conducted on campus and counseling support from the Middle School Director.
• Summer Camp 2026 Summer programming offered separately from the academic year, promoted through the school's online shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduating 8th graders accepted into their school of choice
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)minorOthersMember school affiliation providing access to resources, professional development, and network of independent schools across the country.
• Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)minorOthersSAIS accreditation confirming the school meets high standards of educational quality and continuous improvement.
• National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)minorOthersAffiliation connecting ESK to hundreds of Episcopal schools globally, following a time-tested educational model.
• Flik Independent School DiningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool lunch provider implementing farm-to-table dining concept with environmentally friendly practices. Provides vegan/vegetarian options, nutrition specialists, and menus created specifically for ESK's dining facility and community needs.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• First Baptist Academy: Private faith-based K-12 school in Knoxville. Competes with ESK for families seeking Christian elementary and middle school education in the East Tennessee market.
• Grace Christian Academy: Private Christian school serving the Knoxville area. Competes for the same tuition-paying families seeking faith-integrated elementary and middle school education.
• Knoxville Catholic High School: Private Catholic school in Knoxville serving K-12 students. While best known for its high school, it competes with ESK in the broader Knoxville private education market, including faith-based family segments.
• Christian Academy of Knoxville: Private Christian K-12 school in Knoxville, TN offering faith-based education from elementary through high school. Directly competes with ESK for Knoxville families seeking values-based private education.
• Concord Christian School: Private Christian school in the Knoxville area providing elementary and middle school education. Direct competitor for families seeking faith-based private education in East Tennessee.
• Webb School of Knoxville: Private, independent K-12 school located in Knoxville, TN. Directly competes with ESK for the same pool of families seeking private education in the Knoxville market, and is also a top high school placement destination for ESK graduates.

Regional players

• Baylor School: Highly regarded private 6-12 day and boarding school in Chattanooga, TN (about 100 miles from Knoxville). A frequent destination for ESK graduates and a benchmark competitor for the regional private school market.
• McCallie School: Private boys' 6-12 boarding and day school in Chattanooga, TN. Listed as a top high school placement destination for ESK alumni and a key regional peer in private secondary education.
• St. Andrew's-Sewanee School: Private Episcopal boarding and day school in Sewanee, TN serving grades 6-12. Operates within the same Episcopal educational tradition as ESK and competes regionally for faith-based families.

Broad incumbents

• The Westminster Schools: Large private Episcopal-affiliated K-12 day school in Atlanta, GA. Represents a broader Episcopal-school incumbent with similar values-based programming and a larger endowment, useful for benchmarking curriculum and operational scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/esksaints
• Instagraminstagram.com/esksaints
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theepiscopalschoolofknoxville

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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