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Orange Grove Center

615 Derby St Chattanooga, TN 37404

Tel: (423) 629-1451

orangegrovecenter.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TN School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 46 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked TN School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 46 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Orange Grove Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Year Founded

1953

Student Body

Total Students

46 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Orange Grove Center in Chattanooga, TN is a nonsectarian special education school serving undergraduate–level students in a midsize city neighborhood.
Founded in 1953, the school enrolls 46 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 5 teachers.
The school's student body includes approximately 19.6% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Chattanooga community.
Orange Grove Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for having one of the oldest founding dates in the state.

School Motto: It is our mission to recognize, support, and celebrate the qualities of the individual.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orange Grove Center's ranking?

Orange Grove Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Orange Grove Center?

The application deadline for Orange Grove Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Orange Grove Center located?

Orange Grove Center is located in the Glenwood neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN. There are 1 other private schools located in Glenwood.

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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).