The Standifer Gap Seventh-day Adventist School is a Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade school located in Chattanooga, TN. Students enjoy the advantage of low teacher-student ratios providing individualized instruction in an inviting, Christian environment.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked TN School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,050
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Standifer Gap Sda School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 15, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Constituency rate is $4,850
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Large enough for excellence. Small enough to care.
- "Large Enough for Excellence, Small Enough to Care"
- The Standifer Gap Seventh-day Adventist School began operation in 1948 as a one room multiple grade school. Presently it is a Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade school that operates in cooperation with Georgia-Cumberland Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
- Students enjoy the advantage of low teacher-student ratios providing individualized instruction in an inviting environment.
- Our mission is to nurture within each student a personal relationship with Jesus that encompasses the value of each individual and enhances their academic, social, physical, and spiritual maturity.
- We are accredited through the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Standifer Gap Sda School cost?
Standifer Gap Sda School's tuition is approximately $6,050 for private students.
What is Standifer Gap Sda School's ranking?
Standifer Gap Sda School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Standifer Gap Sda School?
The application deadline for Standifer Gap Sda School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/4/2021
We love this school! My children love this school. The size of the school is perfect. Students don't get lost in the shuffle and all the teachers truly care about their students. The principal is fantastic and a wonderful godly man. I highly recommend Standifer Gap SDA School!
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