Top 5 Best Chattanooga Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 private preschools serving 6,415 students in Chattanooga, TN.
The top ranked private preschools in Chattanooga, TN include Boyd Buchanan School, The Bright School and Chattanooga Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
67% of private preschools in Chattanooga, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Chattanooga Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Belvoir Christian Academy
Belvoir Christian Academy Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
800 Belvoir Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 622-3755
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Boyd Buchanan School
Boyd Buchanan School Photo
(Christian)
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-6177
Grades: PK-12
| 1,050 students
300 Brookfield Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-3873
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
The Bright School
The Bright School Photo
(2)
1950 McDade Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8546
Grades: NS-5
| 350 students
Chattanooga Christian School
Chattanooga Christian School Photo - Over the past decade, we've invested more than 20 million dollars in our 55+ acre campus to create spaces designed for life and learning and to increase a sense of belonging. This includes the construction of new facilities like a dedicated Lower School STEM Room as well as repurposed facilities like Upper School Science Labs and student spaces.
(Christian)
(1)
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
Grades: PK-12
| 1,363 students
Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
7815 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8224
Grades: PK-12
| 437 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
505 South Moore Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 622-1481
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
St. Jude School
(Catholic)
(1)
930 Ashland Ter
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 877-6022
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
Silverdale Baptist Academy
Silverdale Baptist Academy Photo - 2018 State Softball Champions!
(Christian)
(3)
7236 Bonny Oaks Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-2319
Grades: PK-12
| 965 students
Annoor Academy Of Chattanooga
(Islamic)
2533 Gunbarrel Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-1637
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Our Andrews Annex that holds our 3rd grade to 12th grade classes.
(Christian)
4601 North Ter
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-2181
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
Hickory Valley Christian School
(Christian)
6605 Shallowford Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 82 students
Marty's Center
Special Education School
4519 Brainerd Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 805-3025
Grades: PK-1
| 20 students
Montessori School
Montessori School
300 Montessori Way
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 622-6366
Grades: PK-8
| 310 students
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.
(Episcopal)
7525 Min Tom Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 899-1999
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
St. Peter's Episcopal School
St. Peter's Episcopal School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
(4)
848 Ashland Ter
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 870-1794
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Signal Center - Chattanooga
Special Education School
109 N Germantown Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 698-8528
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Siskin School
Special Education School
1101 Carter Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 648-1761
Grades: PK-3
| 93 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7122 Lee Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-6954
Grades: PK-10
| 312 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Chattanooga, TN?
The top ranked private preschools in Chattanooga, TN include Boyd Buchanan School, The Bright School and Chattanooga Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Chattanooga, TN?
18 private preschools are located in Chattanooga, TN.
How diverse are private preschools in Chattanooga, TN?
Chattanooga, TN private preschools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Chattanooga, TN?
67% of private preschools in Chattanooga, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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