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Bright School, the oldest independent elementary, coeducational school in Tennessee, is committed to the intellectual, artistic, physical, and moral growth of young boys and girls.
We seek academically talented students of diverse cultural, racial, religious and economic backgrounds who are willing and capable of engaging in the challenging academic opportunities the school has to offer.
We offer these students a rich and rigorous interdisciplinary, child-centered curriculum designed to stimulate creative inquiry, intellectual achievement and independent thinking in a world increasingly without borders.
With the guidance of the profession's best teachers, Bright School's students develop a life-long love of learning, high personal expectations and integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility for themselves, their community, and the natural world.
Throughout their journey, they build a firm foundation upon which they will become wise and compassionate citizens of the world.
JPK (3 days): $8,260/year
JPK (5 days): $10,500/year
PK: $13,000/year
Grades K-5 : $18,700/year
Tuition payments may be made in full or through the FACTS payment plan. Lunch for grades PK-5 is included in tuition. Supply fees, which include all school supplies, and field trips are separate costs.
Club or Organization: Cooking Classes, Robotics Club
Arts and Music Programs: Ballet Class, Choir, Hand Bells
School Notes
Bright School, the oldest independent elementary, coeducational
school in Tennessee, is committed to the intellectual, artistic,
physical, and moral growth of young boys and girls.
We seek academically talented students of diverse cultural,
racial, religious and economic backgrounds who are willing and
capable of engaging in the challenging academic opportunities the
school has to offer.
We offer these students a rich and rigorous interdisciplinary,
child-centered curriculum designed to stimulate creative inquiry,
intellectual achievement and independent thinking in a world
increasingly without borders.
With the guidance of the professions best teachers, Bright
Schools students develop a life-long love of learning, high
personal expectations and integrity, and a strong sense of
responsibility for themselves, their community, and the natural
world.
Throughout their journey, they build a firm foundation upon
which they will become wise and compassionate citizens of the
world.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Tim Kelly '79 - Mayor of Chattanooga, TN
Spencer McCallie '49 - Former Head of School at McCallie School
Herb Barks '45 - Former Head of School at Baylor School
Mai Bell Hurley '40 - Civil and political leader in Chattanooga, TN
When is the application deadline for The Bright School?
The application deadline for The Bright School is Jan. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 / Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is The Bright School located?
The Bright School is located in the North Chattanooga neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN. There are 1 other private schools located in North Chattanooga.
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