Boyd Buchanan School Photo

Best Hamilton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 39 private schools serving 11,352 students in Hamilton County, TN (there are 82 public schools, serving 45,790 public students). 20% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Hamilton County, TN include McCallie School, Boyd Buchanan School, and Girls Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $16,633, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $13,484.
72% of private schools in Hamilton County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Hamilton County Private 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 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate 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 student 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
Berean Academy
(Baptist)
441 Berean Ln
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 877-1288
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
3001 Hamill Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-5757
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 3 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 student 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 | 356 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Collegedale Academy - High School
Collegedale Academy - High School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4855 College Drive East
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Gr: 6-12 | 511 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
7815 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8224
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & 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
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Our Andrews Annex that holds our 3rd grade to 12th grade classes.
(Baptist)
4601 North Ter
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-2181
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Collegedale Academy - Elementary
Collegedale Academy - Elementary Photo - Collegedale Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist school serving Early Childhood through the 12th grade. It is nestled in the heart of a vibrant SDA community, adjacent to Southern Adventist University, the Collegedale SDA Church, and the SuCasa SDA Church.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4855 College Drive E
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
Gr: K-4 | 211 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Collegedale Academy - Middle School
Collegedale Academy - Middle School Photo - Collegedale Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist school serving Early Childhood through the 12th grade. It sits adjacent to Southern Adventist University, the Collegedale SDA Church, and the SuCasa SDA Church.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4856 College Dr. E
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hixson SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6424 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-6515
Gr: K-9 | 24 students
Lester Coon Adventist School
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
11429 Bates Road
Apison, TN 37302
(423) 236-4926
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Tuition listed
Marty's Center
Special Education School
4519 Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 805-3025
Gr: PK | 18 students
Middle Valley Academy
(Baptist)
7901 Middle Valley Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-1911
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students Tuition listed
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
Ooltewah Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9209 Amos Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 238-4449
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 17 students 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 | 246 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Hamilton County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2809 13th Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37407
(423) 752-4001
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students
7122 Lee Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-6954
Gr: PK-10 | 312 students

Overview

This County (Hamilton County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
39 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
11,352 Students
113,875 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,163 Teachers
11,142 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 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
$16,633
$13,484
Average Summer Program Cost
$898
$405
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$21,428
$6,809
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$103.41 million
$56.75 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.56
# American Indian Students
39 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
415 Students
2,798 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
379 Students
4,329 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
599 Students
7,103 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
8,143 Students
68,896 Students
% White Students
71%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
16 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
1,898 Students
28,633 Students
% of Others Students
17%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Hamilton County, TN?
The top-ranked private schools in Hamilton County, TN include McCallie School, Boyd Buchanan School, and Girls Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Hamilton County?
39 private schools are located in Hamilton County.
How much do private schools cost in Hamilton County?
The average tuition cost is $16,633, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $13,484.
How diverse are private schools in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County go to private school?
20% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hamilton County?
72% of private schools in Hamilton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Which private schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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