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Best Chattanooga 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 private schools serving 9,736 students in Chattanooga, TN (there are , serving 25,237 public students). 28% of all K-12 students in Chattanooga, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Chattanooga, TN include Baylor School, McCallie School, and Boyd Buchanan School.
The average tuition cost is $20,757, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $13,448.
61% of private schools in Chattanooga, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Chattanooga 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chattanooga Christian School
Chattanooga Christian School Photo - Over the past decade, we've invested more than 20 million dollars in our 55+ acre campus to create spaces designed for life and learning and to increase a sense of belonging. This includes the construction of new facilities like a dedicated Lower School STEM Room as well as repurposed facilities like Upper School Science Labs and student spaces.
(Christian)
(2)
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
Gr: PK-12 | 1,386 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Girls Preparatory School
Girls Preparatory School Photo
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Gr: 6-12 | 489 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 57 Tuition listed
Baylor School
Baylor School Photo - Baylor's 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains.
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Gr: 6-12 | 1,113 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 59 Tuition listed
Belvoir Christian Academy
Belvoir Christian Academy Photo - Belvoir Christian Academy - Serving Infants - 8th Grade
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
800 Belvoir Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 622-3755
Gr: NS-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Boyd Buchanan School
Boyd Buchanan School Photo
(Church of Christ)
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brainerd Baptist School
(Christian)
4107 Mayfair Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-3873
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
The Bright School
The Bright School Photo
(2)
1950 McDade Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8546
Gr: NS-5 | 368 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(4)
7815 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8224
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Acceptance rate listed
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
5545 N Terrace
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 894-0597
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 142 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
McCallie School
McCallie School Photo - McCallie offers hundreds of weekend activities all year long, from intramural sports on campus to out-of-town trips to concerts, sporting events, and outdoor activities. No matter what you're interested in, McCallie has an activity to match it.
All-boys (Christian)
(4)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Gr: 6-12 | 994 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 94 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
(Catholic)
2701 Vermont Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-4618
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orange Grove Center
Special Education School
615 Derby St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 629-1451
Gr: Inquire with school | 46 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
505 South Moore Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 622-1481
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
(1)
930 Ashland Ter
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 877-6022
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Silverdale Baptist Academy
Silverdale Baptist Academy Photo - 2018 State Softball Champions!
(Baptist)
(3)
7236 Bonny Oaks Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-2319
Gr: PK-12 | 965 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Siskin School
Special Education School
1101 Carter Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 648-1761
Gr: PK-3 | 93 students
Standifer Gap Sda School
Standifer Gap Sda School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
8255 Standifer Gap Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-6013
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Annoor Academy Of Chattanooga
Montessori School (Islamic)
2533 Gunbarrel Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-1637
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Avondale Seventh Day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1201 N Orchard Knob Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 698-5028
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
Hickory Valley Christian School
Hickory Valley Christian School Photo - At HVCS, we are dedicated to nurturing children from Pre-K through 5th grade. We warmly welcome families seeking a place where their children can grow spiritually, intellectually, and socially. In our close-knit community, your child will be seen, valued, and loved, with a supportive environment that provides all the tools needed to build a strong foundation.
(Christian)
6605 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marty's Center
Special Education School
4519 Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 805-3025
Gr: PK | 18 students
Montessori School
Montessori School
300 Montessori Way
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 622-6366
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
2200 Morris Hill Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 499-2391
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
St. Nicholas School
St. Nicholas School Photo - St. Nicholas School is a private elementary Episcopal school in Chattanooga, Tennessee for preschool through fifth grade. Our outstanding preschool and elementary education, after school enrichment classes, comprehensive summer camp, and year round gardening programs faithfully follow our Mission and Core Values which guide everything we do.
(Episcopal)
7525 Min Tom Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 899-1999
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Peter's Episcopal School
St. Peter's Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(4)
848 Ashland Ter
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 870-1794
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Scholze Center
Alternative School
911 Pineville Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 425-0215
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Signal Center - Chattanooga
Special Education School
109 N Germantown Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 698-8528
Gr: PK | 90 students
Skyuka Hall
Skyuka Hall Photo
Special Education School
(5)
5600 Brainerd Road Suite A-24
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 877-9711
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, Tennessee 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2809 13th Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37407
(423) 752-4001
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students
4601 North Ter
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-2181
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7122 Lee Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-6954
Gr: PK-10 | 312 students

Overview

This Town (Chattanooga)
This State (TN)
# Schools
28 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
9,736 Students
113,514 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
21%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,009 Teachers
11,154 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1245
(Out of 1600)
1274
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,757
$13,448
Average Summer Program Cost
$694
$472
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$21,428
$6,704
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$53.84 million
$56.41 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.56
# American Indian Students
19 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
360 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
284 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
563 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
7,025 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
71%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,604 Students
28,626 Students
% of Others Students
16%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Chattanooga, TN?
The top-ranked private schools in Chattanooga, TN include Baylor School, McCallie School, and Boyd Buchanan School.
How many private schools are located in Chattanooga?
28 private schools are located in Chattanooga.
How much do private schools cost in Chattanooga?
The average tuition cost is $20,757, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $13,448.
How diverse are private schools in Chattanooga?
Chattanooga private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Chattanooga go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Chattanooga are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chattanooga?
61% of private schools in Chattanooga are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Chattanooga are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Chattanooga include: McCallie School vs. Baylor School, Baylor School vs. McCallie School, Marty's Center vs. Siskin School

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