Calvary Christian School Photo - Our Andrews Annex that holds our 3rd grade to 12th grade classes.

Best Hamilton County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 private high schools serving 7,816 students in Hamilton County, TN.
The top-ranked private high schools in Hamilton County, TN include Chattanooga Christian School, McCallie School, and Girls Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $22,503, which is higher than the Tennessee private high school average tuition cost of $14,671.
71% of private high schools in Hamilton County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Hamilton County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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)
(2)
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
Gr: PK-12 | 1,386 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Baylor School
Baylor School Photo - Baylor's 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains.
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Gr: 6-12 | 1,113 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 59 Tuition listed
Berean Academy
(Baptist)
441 Berean Ln
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 877-1288
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
3001 Hamill Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-5757
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Boyd Buchanan School
Boyd Buchanan School Photo
(Church of Christ)
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Collegedale Academy - High School
Collegedale Academy - High School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4855 College Drive East
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Gr: 6-12 | 511 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
7815 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8224
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
5545 N Terrace
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 894-0597
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 142 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
McCallie School
McCallie School Photo - McCallie offers hundreds of weekend activities all year long, from intramural sports on campus to out-of-town trips to concerts, sporting events, and outdoor activities. No matter what you're interested in, McCallie has an activity to match it.
All-boys (Christian)
(4)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Gr: 6-12 | 994 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 94 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
(Catholic)
2701 Vermont Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-4618
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Silverdale Baptist Academy
Silverdale Baptist Academy Photo - 2018 State Softball Champions!
(Baptist)
(3)
7236 Bonny Oaks Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-2319
Gr: PK-12 | 965 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Our Andrews Annex that holds our 3rd grade to 12th grade classes.
(Baptist)
4601 North Ter
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-2181
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hixson SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6424 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-6515
Gr: K-9 | 24 students
2200 Morris Hill Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 499-2391
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students
Scholze Center
Alternative School
911 Pineville Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 425-0215
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Skyuka Hall
Skyuka Hall Photo
Special Education School
(5)
5600 Brainerd Road Suite A-24
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 877-9711
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hamilton County, Tennessee

Hamilton County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2809 13th Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37407
(423) 752-4001
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students
7122 Lee Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-6954
Gr: PK-10 | 312 students

Overview

This County (Hamilton County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
7,816 Students
80,770 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
825 Teachers
8,222 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1245
(Out of 1600)
1274
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,503
$14,671
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,143
$7,993
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$59.96 million
$49.46 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.51
# American Indian Students
37 Students
266 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
319 Students
2,199 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
169 Students
2,962 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
438 Students
4,922 Students
% Black Students
6%
6%
# White Students
6,108 Students
53,340 Students
% White Students
77%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
864 Students
16,461 Students
% of Others Students
11%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
24 extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
11 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Hamilton County, TN?
The top-ranked private high schools in Hamilton County, TN include Chattanooga Christian School, McCallie School, and Girls Preparatory School.
How many private high schools are located in Hamilton County?
17 private high schools are located in Hamilton County.
How much do private high schools cost in Hamilton County?
The average tuition cost is $22,503, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $14,671.
How diverse are private high schools in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County private high schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Hamilton County?
71% of private high schools in Hamilton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Hamilton County include: McCallie School vs. Baylor School, Baylor School vs. McCallie School, Berean Academy vs. Calvary Christian School

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