Top 10 Best Chattanooga Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 30 private schools serving 9,696 students in Chattanooga, TN (there are 47 public schools, serving 24,676 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 best top ranked private schools in Chattanooga, TN include Chattanooga Christian School, Standifer Gap SDA School and Belvoir Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $21,063, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $11,393.
60% of private schools in Chattanooga, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Chattanooga Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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) 757-2511
Grades: 6-12
| 1,060 students
Belvoir Christian Academy
Belvoir Christian Academy Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
800 Belvoir Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 622-3755
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Boyd Buchanan School
Boyd Buchanan School Photo
(Christian)
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-6177
Grades: PK-12
| 1,050 students
300 Brookfield Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-3873
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
The Bright School
The Bright School Photo
(2)
1950 McDade Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8546
Grades: NS-5
| 350 students
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)
(1)
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
Grades: PK-12
| 1,363 students
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 511 students
Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
7815 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8224
Grades: PK-12
| 437 students
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
5545 N Terrace
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 894-0597
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
McCallie School
McCallie School Photo - The College Counseling office works with our students to help them find the best college fit for them and to make sure they are best prepared for the application and the financial aid processes.
All-boys (Christian)
(4)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 977 students
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
(Catholic)
2701 Vermont Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-4618
Grades: 9-12
| 393 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
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
(1)
930 Ashland Ter
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 877-6022
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
St. Nicholas School
St. Nicholas School Photo - Where the love of learning takes root.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
Grades: NS-5
| 202 students
Silverdale Baptist Academy
Silverdale Baptist Academy Photo - 2018 State Softball Champions!
(Christian)
(3)
7236 Bonny Oaks Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-2319
Grades: PK-12
| 965 students
Standifer Gap SDA School
Standifer Gap SDA School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
8255 Standifer Gap Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-6013
Grades: K-8
| 57 students
Adonai Academy
(Christian)
2809 13th Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37407
(423) 752-4001
Grades: 2-8
| 9 students
Annoor Academy Of Chattanooga
(Islamic)
2533 Gunbarrel Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-1637
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Avondale Sda Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1201 N Orchard Knob Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 698-5028
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Our Andrews Annex that holds our 3rd grade to 12th grade classes.
(Christian)
4601 North Ter
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-2181
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
Hickory Valley Christian School
(Christian)
6605 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 82 students
Marty's Center
Special Education School
4519 Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 805-3025
Grades: PK-1
| 20 students
Montessori School
Montessori School
300 Montessori Way
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 622-6366
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
Orange Grove Center
Special Education School
615 Derby St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 493-2938
Grades: Inquire with school
| 47 students
St. Peter's Episcopal School
St. Peter's Episcopal School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
(4)
848 Ashland Ter
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 870-1794
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Scholze Center
Alternative School
911 Pineville Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 643-1610
Grades: 8-12
| 35 students
Signal Center - Chattanooga
Special Education School
109 N Germantown Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 698-8528
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Siskin School
Special Education School
1101 Carter Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 648-1761
Grades: PK-3
| 93 students
Skyuka Hall
Skyuka Hall Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
5600 Brainerd Road Suite A-24
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 877-9711
Grades: K-12
| students
Valley Academy
Alternative School
2200 Morris Hill Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-4220
Grades: 1-12
| 64 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7122 Lee Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-6954
Grades: PK-10
| 312 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Chattanooga, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Chattanooga, TN include Chattanooga Christian School, Standifer Gap SDA School and Belvoir Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Chattanooga, TN?
30 private schools are located in Chattanooga, TN.
How much do private schools cost in Chattanooga, TN?
The average tuition cost is $21,063, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $11,393.
How diverse are private schools in Chattanooga, TN?
Chattanooga, TN private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Chattanooga, TN go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Chattanooga, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chattanooga, TN?
60% of private schools in Chattanooga, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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