About ESK

The mission of The Episcopal School of Knoxville is to prepare JK-8 students for higher education and a lifetime of learning within the context of a loving, inclusive and family-centered community. We enrich our students’ intellectual, physical, cultural and spiritual growth so that they may realize their potential as children of God and citizens of the world.

What is the ESK difference?

Families at ESK tell us that one of the most important features of an ESK education is the focus placed on the individual child. The school’s small student-teacher ratio and family-like atmosphere ensure that everyone knows your child as a person, as a learner and as a unique member of the community. ESK parents love the focus on values and character, from the Tribes Agreements and daily chapel to community service and structured guidance classes.

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Character Education

ESK incorporates the Tribes Agreements into daily classroom life to teach our students personal responsibilities.

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Family-Centered Community

Our teachers are highly educated. Because of the low student-to-teacher ratio, our teachers are able to get to know your child as more than a student, but as a member of the community.

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100%

of graduates are accepted into their first-choice school

Technology

iPads & Chromebooks are used in the Lower School and the Middle School has a 1:1 Chromebook program

Tribes Agreements

we utilize the Tribes Agreements to aid in each child’s development

15%

ethnic diversity

25%

Episcopalian students

18

average class size

9:1

student-teacher ratio

ESK welcomes children of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Our Campus & Facilities

The Episcopal School of Knoxville is situated on a 96-acre wooded campus overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains. The campus features spacious, well-appointed buildings for its JK3-8 classes and excellent facilities for sports and extracurricular activities.

Magnificent vistas are a part of each day. Natural areas for frequent outdoor studies include undeveloped forests and meadowland, a nature trail, stream, springs and a grove where children sometimes cut Christmas trees for their classroom.

Googe Hall, a 22,000-square-foot Middle School building, houses Siler Great Room, the Middle School library, dining hall, and a fully-equipped computer lab and media center.

The Brewington Family Lower School is a 22,000-square foot complex that includes 20 classrooms, School Counselor’s classroom, art room, music room, world language lab and offices.

The Bishop Center includes a well-equipped administration building with gymnasium and dining hall.

St. Bartholomew’s Chapel, a free-standing Arts and Crafts style building houses our Lower School Library.

Siler Athletic Center features a high school regulation-size gymnasium, which is home to ESK’s basketball and volleyball teams.

Secor Hall features a 25,000 square foot facility that holds band and chorus rooms with separate rehearsal spaces, two art rooms, and a 21st-century innovation lab with computers a 3-D printer.

Sports Facilities

Facilities include the Kline Gymnasium with full-sized basketball and volleyball courts, a playing field for soccer and football, and a cross-country loop that is one of the most challenging in the city. Siler Athletic Center opened in 2017 and features a high school regulation-size gymnasium, state-of-the-art locker rooms, coaches offices, a concession stand, and spirit store.

School Security

At The Episcopal School of Knoxville, the safety of your children is of utmost importance to us. Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, the Head of School and the Board of Trustees have spent considerable time reviewing security at ESK, speaking with experts in the field, and ensuring that appropriate campus safety measures are in place.

A security officer is on campus from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each school day. Our desire is to have our security guards accepted as members of our campus community. He is present at both morning and afternoon carpool times, as well as during daily chapel services. He knows our students and our children know him.

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