Does Tipton Christian Academy take the Education Freedom Scholarship?
Yes. Tipton Christian Academy signed up for EFS for 2026-27, which means a scholarship holder can apply the $7,530 to tuition and required fees here and keep any remainder for approved costs.
The parent approves each school charge in the EFS portal, and TDOE funds the account in four installments across the year.
Can an MSCS-zone ESA student use the account at Tipton Christian Academy?
Not right now. Tipton Christian Academy is not on the West Tennessee ESA list updated September 24, 2026, so ESA money cannot be spent here unless TDOE approves the school later.
ESA approval is separate from EFS registration, so it is worth asking whether the school has applied.
What do state and federal records show for Tipton Christian Academy?
Tipton Christian Academy serves grades K-12 in Covington, Tipton County, with a Christian (non-denominational) affiliation. TDOE's 2026-27 directory reports 254 students; the NCES 2023-24 survey counted 315; the NCES staffing figures imply roughly 12 students per teacher; 80% of its graduates enrolled at four-year colleges, per the same survey. Memberships reported to the federal survey: Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
| Program | This school | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee approval | Category II, III (ACSI, Cognia) | Tells you which programs can pay, says nothing about quality |
| Education Freedom Scholarship | Signed up for 2026-27 | $7,530 a year for each EFS student |
| ESA (MSCS zone) | Not on the 9/24/26 list | $10,132.54 for eligible MSCS-zone students |
| IEA (IEP required) | Category permits IEA use | The school must also agree to take IEA students |
What should a family ask Tipton Christian Academy about tuition and aid?
The state lists leave these questions open:
- Will you sign up for EFS again for 2027-28, and are you approved for the ESA if our address is in the MSCS zone?
- What is tuition for my child's grade, and what fees are billed separately?
- Which need-based aid, sibling discount or member rate applies after the state award?
- Does the school take part in MOST, and does its aid form require an EFS or ESA application?
- Which colleges do your juniors and seniors take classes through, and who helps families file for the TSAC grant?
What other private schools are close to Tipton Christian Academy?
This directory lists 4 schools in Millington & Tipton County, 2 of them EFS-registered for 2026-27. Outside the MSCS zone, so the ESA is not available; EFS and the IEA are. See all schools in Millington & Tipton County →