At Faith Christian Academy Our Mission Is To Partner With Parents In Helping Them To "Raise Up A Child In The Way He Should Go." In A World Where Our Moral Fabric Is Visibly Deteriorating, The Need For Responsible Christian School Education Is Increasingly Evident.
In This Period Of Unprecedented Moral Change, It Is Even More Important To Provide A Total Education, One That Addresses Not Only The Mind, But The Heart And Soul Of The Student.
Teachers At Faith Christian Academy Are Either Operating Under Tanas Or Acsi As Teachers Of Children Or Are Parents Operating Under Tanas And Acsi. Their Commitment To Christ Serves As The Foundation For The Christian Role Model That Children Need To Reach Their God-given Potential.
In Addition, Our School Is Committed To Enriching The Abilities Of Its Teachers By Providing Annual Professional Development Opportunities For Continued Education.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked TN School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sailaway Learning & Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All differences and all comorbid issues
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
620 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Number of AP Courses
24 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Biology, Didactic and Dialectic Thinking, English, History, Life Science, Literature, Logic, Mathematics, Writing
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sailaway Learning & Academy's ranking?
Sailaway Learning & Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Largest student body and Most AP courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Sailaway Learning & Academy?
The application deadline for Sailaway Learning & Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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