The Diocese of Knoxville offers excellence in education with ten Cognia accredited, Catholic, private schools located in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Kingsport, Johnson City, and Oak Ridge. We are committed to providing supportive learning environments for our children rooted in the love of Christ. Our parochial school system provides Pre-K, K-8, and high school education.
The extraordinary value proposition of Catholic schools is based on the synergy of five key elements:
• High quality, rigorous academic programs
• Safe, nurturing environments
• Holistic development of children
• Values-based, spiritually enriched student experiences grounded in Catholic identity and welcoming of families and children from all religious beliefs
• Price point that is reasonably affordable with a commitment to help families make it affordable
Our Catholic schools have a 100% graduation rate and 99% college attendance rate. While these statistics are impressive, the core of Catholic education focuses not just on the many, but also on each child who enters our doors.
Catholic Identity
Our schools are family-centered communities where all decisions, traditions, and teachings originate from our membership in the Catholic Church and are visible as we serve, pray, encourage, and support each other. We collaborate and problem-solve in positive ways while respecting the views and needs of others.
Service of God & Others
Our schools serve God by placing our personal needs second to the service of others. We believe that work has dignity and contributes to the community.
Dignity of Individuals
Our schools believe that God created each person with dignity and love. We believe that this God-given life should be supported and cared for from conception to natural death.
Honor & Integrity
Our schools are open, honest, and trustworthy. We seek to be fair and loyal to our calling, to those we serve, and to those who serve us. We seek to overlook the faults of others and continue to strive to love them as our Lord has asked.
Excellence
Our schools strive to do the very best in all endeavors. We prepare, support, and assist our students to glorify God and to be successful members of society.
Leadership
Our schools bring out the best in others through leadership and guidance in a collaborative and community-based environment. The love of God helps the growth of leadership.
The Diocese of Knoxville Catholic Education Trust Fund provides supplemental tuition support assistance to Catholic school children most in need of financial support. We believe that every child who desires to receive a Catholic education should receive one regardless of financial hardship.
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy As To Students
The Diocese of Knoxville Catholic Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.