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

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Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,052 students
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
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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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Grade 10 has the most students with 101, slightly above Grade 11 at 98 and Grade 9 at 97.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1952

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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)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
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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College Acceptance Rate

100%

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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

Buccaneer

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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: 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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chattanooga, TN is $23,957 for elementary schools and $32,456 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chattanooga, TN is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).