Boyd Buchanan School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,052 students
Acceptance rate: 17%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Boyd Buchanan School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Church of Christ

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Boyd Buchanan School
Pre-K	60
Kind	59
1	47
2	54
3	66
4	66
5	60
6	87
7	82
8	95
9	97
10	101
11	98
12	80

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1952

School Calendar

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School Motto

A Rare and Special Place

Student Body

Total Students

1,052 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

95 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Christian School Association (NCSA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Tuition Notes

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Acceptance Rate

17%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$40 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

19 sports

Sports

ArcheryBaseball

BasketballBowling

CheeringCross Country

DanceFlag Football

FootballGolf

LacrosseRock Climbing

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

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Colors

Royal blue, Gold

School Mascot

Buccaneers

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

E-SportsMission Trips

RoboticsService Club

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Fine Arts

School Notes

Boyd Buchanan School offers a loving, Christ-centered environment fully nurturing the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical potential of each student.
Boyd Buchanan is a rare and special place for preparing students to walk with the Lord and to embrace this life's challenges with joy, courage, and wisdom.

Boyd Buchanan School offers a loving, Christ-centered environment fully nurturing the spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical potential of each student.
Boyd Buchanan is a rare and special place for preparing students to walk with the Lord and to embrace life's challenges with joy, courage, and wisdom.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Michael Gaines, '92 -
- Will Healy, '03 -
- Jeff Legg, '85 -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Boyd Buchanan School?

The acceptance rate of Boyd Buchanan School is 17%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Boyd Buchanan School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Tennessee with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Boyd Buchanan School?

Boyd Buchanan School famous alumni include: Michael Gaines, '92, Will Healy, '03 and Jeff Legg, '85.

What sports does Boyd Buchanan School offer?

Boyd Buchanan School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Boyd Buchanan School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for most sports offered.

What is Boyd Buchanan School's ranking?

Boyd Buchanan School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Boyd Buchanan School?

The application deadline for Boyd Buchanan School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Chattanooga, TN is $22,120 for elementary schools and $29,591 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chattanooga, TN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).