Chattanooga Christian School is a highly rated, private, Christian school located in Chattanooga, TN. It has 1475+ students in grades PreSchool - 12 with a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1. After graduation, 99% of students from this school go on to attend a 2 or 4-year college.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked TN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,363 students
- Yearly Tuition: $16,700
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Chattanooga Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1970
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,363 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
30 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Advanced Courses- 20, AP Courses- 4, Dual Enrollment Courses- 10
Average SAT score
1217
Average ACT score
25
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform required
Uniform required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,700
Tuition Notes
Financial aid available.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Prices vary by camp
% on Financial Aid
33%
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Meg Word
Admissions Associate
Haley Faith Morin
Endowment Size
$7 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
26 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Digital Media Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Fishing Club, Foreign Language Honor Societies, Global Ambassadors, Improv, Literary Magazine, missions club, Modern Lit Panel, National Honor Society, Newspaper Staff, Outdoors Club, Recycling Club, Robotics, Service Council, Student Council, Writing Center, Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir and Band, Choral Ensemble, Dance Ensemble, Musical Theatre, Pep Band
Art Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Digital Media Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Fishing Club, Foreign Language Honor Societies, Global Ambassadors, Improv, Literary Magazine, missions club, Modern Lit Panel, National Honor Society, Newspaper Staff, Outdoors Club, Recycling Club, Robotics, Service Council, Student Council, Writing Center, Yearbook Staff
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir and Band, Choral Ensemble, Dance Ensemble, Musical Theatre, Pep Band
School Notes
- The mission of Chattanooga Christian School is to prepare students to lead and serve with distinction while representing Christ and seeking His Kingdom in all areas of the home, church, society, and culture.
- Chattanooga Christian School desires to be a leading Christian school that is distinguished by its redemptive discipleship through rigorous curricular programs promoting Christ-centered critical thinking and co-curricular programs that allow students to fully display their diverse talents and skills while fostering an enthusiastic love for their school community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chattanooga Christian School cost?
Chattanooga Christian School's tuition is approximately $16,700 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Chattanooga Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Chattanooga Christian School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does Chattanooga Christian School offer?
Chattanooga Christian School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Chattanooga Christian School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for most sports offered.
What is Chattanooga Christian School's ranking?
Chattanooga Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Chattanooga Christian School?
The application deadline for Chattanooga Christian School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I loved going to CCS. There are so many electives and things going on all time that I didn't have time for them all! I also grew so much as a Christian and made great friends to help me along.
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