Top 10 Best Hamilton County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 private high schools serving 7,410 students in Hamilton County, TN.
The best top ranked private high schools in Hamilton County, TN include Berean Academy, Grace Baptist Academy and Hamilton Heights Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Tennessee private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
69% of private high schools in Hamilton County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Hamilton County Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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) 757-2511
Grades: 6-12
| 1,060 students
Berean Academy
(Baptist)
441 Berean Ln
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 877-1288
Grades: PK-12
| 387 students
Bethel Christian Academy
(Christian)
(1)
3001 Hamill Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-5757
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Boyd Buchanan School
Boyd Buchanan School Photo
(Christian)
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-6177
Grades: PK-12
| 1,050 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
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 511 students
Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
7815 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8224
Grades: PK-12
| 437 students
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy
Hamilton Heights Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(2)
5545 N Terrace
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 894-0597
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
McCallie School
McCallie School Photo - The College Counseling office works with our students to help them find the best college fit for them and to make sure they are best prepared for the application and the financial aid processes.
All-boys (Christian)
(4)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 977 students
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
(Catholic)
2701 Vermont Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-4618
Grades: 9-12
| 393 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
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
Hixson SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6424 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-6515
Grades: K-9
| 24 students
Scholze Center
Alternative School
911 Pineville Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 643-1610
Grades: 8-12
| 35 students
Skyuka Hall
Skyuka Hall Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
5600 Brainerd Road Suite A-24
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 877-9711
Grades: K-12
| students
Valley Academy
Alternative School
2200 Morris Hill Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 894-4220
Grades: 1-12
| 64 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Hamilton County, Tennessee

Hamilton County 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 high schools in Hamilton County, TN?
The top ranked private high schools in Hamilton County, TN include Berean Academy, Grace Baptist Academy and Hamilton Heights Christian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Hamilton County, TN?
16 private high schools are located in Hamilton County, TN.
How diverse are private high schools in Hamilton County, TN?
Hamilton County, TN private high schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Hamilton County, TN?
69% of private high schools in Hamilton County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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