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Welcome to Our Guide to Chattanooga Private Schools, MDO, Preschools, Kindergartens, and Daycares!

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Ages: Infants-8th Grade

Founded: 1887
Total students: 215 (for 2025-2026)
Avg. class size: 12
Religious affiliation: Christian (Lutheran)
Tuition: Call for rates. Inquire about our financial aid opportunities. BCA participates in Tennessee’s ESA and EFS scholarship programs. 
Uniforms: yes (K-8th)

Since 1887, Belvoir Christian Academy has been serving students in pre-school through eighth grade, providing a solid foundation academically and spiritually to prepare them to attend the college-preparatory high school of their choice. The school also offers year-round child care through its on-campus Early Childhood Center for infants age six weeks to early age three, preparing them for success in the full academic programs for pre-K3/4, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school levels. BCA is fully accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation and through the State of Tennessee. In addition to focusing on academic excellence and spiritual growth for each child, BCA is able to offer individual attention in a family-oriented environment. Sports opportunities include volleyball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country and track. Students may also participate in extracurricular activities such as Tae Kwon-Do, gymnastics, choir and piano lessons.

Ages: PK3 – 8^th Grade

With the sacrifice and determination of young families, St. Jude School was founded in 1960 in order to offer excellence in education, rooted in a Christian environment, based on Catholic theology. We welcome families of all faiths in this, our 60th year.

Because of our strong curriculum, especially in Math, Science and English, we are known for graduates who are well prepared high school students, spiritual, balanced, respectful and dedicated. We offer a wide variety of athletic, art, music and extracurricular programs and activities. To learn more about how to catch the St. Jude Spirit please contact us at (423) 877-6022 or email [email protected].

Guided by God, St. Jude School strives to provide academic excellence in an environment that embraces the Catholic values of spirituality and service.

Ages: Infant-Kindergarten

The Goddard School is more than a warm and nurturing place. It’s more than a great education for your child. It’s peace of mind. Welcome to The Goddard School® of Chattanooga, where every day is filled with fun learning experiences! Each day, caring and attentive teachers provide your child with countless opportunities to grow academically, socially, emotionally and physically in a safe and loving environment. The future belongs to our children and we prepare them for that. We promise to prepare them with the highest quality of education and care. Truly fostering an environment where they grow, learn, and have fun.

Ages: Infant-PreK

The Stanley School provides childcare for ages 8 weeks through pre-K in Chattanooga. We’re centrally located in a newly renovated building at 1800 McCallie Avenue. Our core values of safety, loyalty, comfort, and guidance inform everything we do, and we use the S.H.I.N.E. Method to guide every interaction with families. Our early childhood experts empower children, providing each child a strong foundation for learning in a nurturing, supportive environment.

Ages: 2-Kindergarten

Mission Montessori School serves families in the Chattanooga area as a faith-based community of learners. Students move freely among the prepared environment as they work and play. Montessori’s primary focus is kinesthetic learning involving hands-on lessons incorporating all senses. Children are challenged, not sitting still; engaged and not merely observing. Each multi-age classroom offers collaborative work and play, with threads of social-emotional awareness and practice. Our peace education component helps students find their voices and communicate with peers. We hope to see you soon!

Mission Montessori operates as a 501(c)(3) in association with ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International). We operate as a Category IV Non-public school regulated by the Hamilton County Department of Education.

PROGRAM OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

2-day MDO, to 3- and 5-day Programs

School Hours: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm daily

Extended care add-ons available (8:00 am to 5:00 pm).

Kindergarten Homeschool tutorial: 3-day or 5-day plan

Join us for a tour, offered most Tuesdays, or our Open House in July.

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