Building the
Foundation
The elementary years form the foundation for your child’s entire educational journey, shaping both how they learn and who they become. At RECA, we come alongside parents to nurture this foundation with care—equipping students academically and spiritually so they can grow with confidence, curiosity, and a heart devoted to Christ.
Academic Excellence and Engagement
At RECA, our smaller class sizes allow teachers to truly know each student—creating space for meaningful one-on-one support, joyful learning, and an environment where children thrive. It’s no surprise that our students love school so much they’re disappointed when classes are canceled!
Our curriculum is both rigorous and highly engaging. Students regularly participate in hands-on activities, interactive lessons, and creative projects that make learning come alive. Every curriculum resource is chosen thoughtfully, diligently, and prayerfully to ensure it supports both academic growth and spiritual formation. Our curriculum committee carefully evaluates each subject and grade level, selecting trusted publishers that best serve our students and align with our Christ-centered mission.
Our Teachers
What we love about our educators
Spiritual
Every teacher has read and affirmed RECA’s Statements of Primary Belief, partnering with parents to integrate Christ-centered values into daily lessons and classroom life.
They integrate biblical truth naturally into classroom moments, conversations, and challenges, helping students understand that faith is not a subject but a way of life.
Schedule
Our daily elementary schedule includes times of learning, recess, chapel, lunch, and devotion.
Days on Campus
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Cumberland Elementary
8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Buffat & West Elementary
7:45 AM – 2:45 PM
ACCREDITATION
River's Edge Christian Academy is dually accredited through both Christian Schools International and Cognia and is recognized by the State of Tennessee as an approved non-public school (Category III School). We are also a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and approved as a Home School Satellite Program, which is recognized by the State of Tennessee as an approved non-public school (Category IV-Church – Related School).