Lester Coon Adventist School (LCA) exists to provide academic training while inspiring students to subscribe to principles of truth, obedience, honor, integrity, justice and purity in the context of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and lifestyle.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on number of children from each family and other variables.
Admissions Director
Lisa D. Jennings
Application URL
School Notes
- LCA operates in harmony with, and guidance and direction from, the Office of Education, North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lester Coon Adventist School?
The application deadline for Lester Coon Adventist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lester Coon Adventist School is Collegedale Academy - High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Collegedale Academy - Elementary (2.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grace Baptist Academy (6.6 miles away)
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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.]( "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
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
2.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 211 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Collegedale Academy - High School ![Collegedale Academy - High School Photo]( "Collegedale Academy - High School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4855 College Drive East
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 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.]( "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
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
2.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Ooltewah Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9209 Amos Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 238-4449
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 238-4449
5.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
8255 Standifer Gap Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-6013
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-6013
5.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
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Collegedale Academy - High School ![Collegedale Academy - High School Photo]( "Collegedale Academy - High School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4855 College Drive East
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2200 Morris Hill Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 499-2391
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 499-2391
5.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
7815 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8224
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8224
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7236 Bonny Oaks Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-2319
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-2319
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 965 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Boyd Buchanan School ![Boyd Buchanan School Photo]( "Boyd Buchanan School Photo")
(Church of Christ)
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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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.]( "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
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
2.8 miles
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.]( "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
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
2.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Ooltewah Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9209 Amos Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 238-4449
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 238-4449
5.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
8255 Standifer Gap Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-6013
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-6013
5.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
2200 Morris Hill Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 499-2391
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 499-2391
5.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
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7815 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8224
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8224
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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.]( "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
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 899-1999
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Annoor Academy Of Chattanooga
Montessori School (Islamic)
2533 Gunbarrel Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-1637
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-1637
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 10 students
7236 Bonny Oaks Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-2319
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-2319
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 965 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate 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.]( "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
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-3200
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Chattanooga Valley Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
847 Allgood Rd
Flintstone, GA 30725
(706) 820-0735
Flintstone, GA 30725
(706) 820-0735
8791.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Fairyland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1306 Lula Lake Rd
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
(706) 820-1171
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
(706) 820-1171
8791.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Lookout Valley Middle / High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Lookout High St
Chattanooga, TN 37419
(423) 825-7352
Chattanooga, TN 37419
(423) 825-7352
8791.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Chattanooga Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3420 Chattanooga Valley Rd
Flintstone, GA 30725
(706) 820-2511
Flintstone, GA 30725
(706) 820-2511
8791.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Lookout Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
321 N Bragg Ave
Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
(423) 821-6116
Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
(423) 821-6116
8791.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 8%
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