Private Schools
Private Schools in Chattanooga, Tennessee
24 private schools in Chattanooga, Tennessee with at least 30 students answered the 2023-24 federal survey. Together they enroll 8,281 students: 3 Catholic, 12 other religious and 9 nonsectarian. 12 schools go through high school grades.
Schools listed
24
Go through high school
12
Median enrollment
150
Median students per teacher
10
Private schools in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Largest first. Students per teacher is the school’s own report.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Christian School | PK–12 | 1,400 | 11.5 | Christian |
| Silverdale Baptist Academy | PK–12 | 1,195 | 11.2 | Baptist |
| Baylor School | 6–12 | 1,078 | 10.6 | Nonsectarian |
| Boyd-Buchanan School | PK–12 | 1,034 | 11 | Church of Christ |
| Grace Baptist Academy | PK–12 | 525 | 8.8 | Baptist |
| Girls Preparatory SchoolGirls | 6–12 | 516 | 10.3 | Nonsectarian |
| Notre Dame High School | 9–12 | 392 | 12 | Catholic |
| St Jude School | PK–8 | 285 | 12.5 | Catholic |
| The Bright School | PK–5 | 278 | 9.2 | Nonsectarian |
| Brainerd Baptist School | PK–5 | 266 | 8.3 | Christian |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help School | PK–8 | 234 | 9 | Catholic |
| St Peters Episcopal School | PK–5 | 181 | 10.1 | Episcopal |
| Skyuka HallSpecial education | K–12 | 118 | 5.6 | Nonsectarian |
| Skyuka Hall SchoolSpecial education | K–12 | 118 | 5.7 | Nonsectarian |
| St Nicholas School | PK–5 | 106 | 4.8 | Episcopal |
| Belvoir Christian Academy | PK–8 | 99 | 9.9 | Lutheran |
| Montessori SchoolMontessori | PK–6 | 90 | 8.2 | Nonsectarian |
| Hickory Valley Christian School | PK–5 | 68 | 6.5 | Christian |
| Hamilton Heights Christian Academy | 9–12 | 66 | 11 | Christian |
| Parkridge Valley AcademyAlternative | 2–12 | 56 | 11.2 | Nonsectarian |
| Avondale Seventh Day Adventist School | K–8 | 51 | 17 | Seventh-Day Adventist |
| Discovery Learners AcademyAlternative | Ungraded | 50 | 12.5 | Nonsectarian |
| Orange Grove CenterSpecial education | 2–12 | 38 | 9.5 | Nonsectarian |
| Foundations Academy | K–2 | 37 | 9.3 | Christian |
Getting in, and keeping up
- Private school entrance exams: format, scoring, and dates for the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT.
- TCAP practice tests and score levels, the test public schools in Tennessee give.
- Using a 529 plan for K-12 tuition and tutoring.
- Colleges in Tennessee, for families already looking ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How many private schools are in Chattanooga, Tennessee?
24 private schools in Chattanooga, Tennessee with at least 30 students answered the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe Survey. Schools that did not answer are not counted, so the real number is higher.
What is the largest private school in Chattanooga, Tennessee?
Among schools that answered the survey, Chattanooga Christian School in Chattanooga is the largest, with 1,400 students in grades PK–12.
How big are classes at private schools in Chattanooga, Tennessee?
The survey reports students per teacher, not class size. The median private school in Chattanooga, Tennessee has 10 students per teacher and 150 students in total.
Do private schools require an entrance exam?
Many independent schools ask for the ISEE or SSAT, and many Catholic high schools use the HSPT. Each school sets its own rule, so check the admissions page of every school on your list.
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS), 2023-24 public-use data file, National Center for Education Statistics. Schools that answered the survey and enrolled at least 30 students. Amish schools are left out. Schools report their own figures, and a school that did not answer the survey does not appear.
