Lester Coon Adventist School (LCA) exists to provide academic training while inspiring students to subscribe to principles of truth, obedience, honor, integrity, justice and purity in the context of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and lifestyle.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on number of children from each family and other variables.
Admissions Director
Lisa D. Jennings
Application URL
School Notes
- LCA operates in harmony with, and guidance and direction from, the Office of Education, North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lester Coon Adventist School?
The application deadline for Lester Coon Adventist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Lester Coon Adventist School is Collegedale Academy - High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Collegedale Academy - Elementary (2.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grace Baptist Academy (6.6 miles away)
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Collegedale Academy - Elementary![Collegedale Academy - Elementary Photo - Collegedale Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist school serving Early Childhood through the 12th grade. It is nestled in the heart of a vibrant SDA community, adjacent to Southern Adventist University, the Collegedale SDA Church, and the SuCasa SDA Church.]( "Collegedale Academy - Elementary Photo - Collegedale Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist school serving Early Childhood through the 12th grade. It is nestled in the heart of a vibrant SDA community, adjacent to Southern Adventist University, the Collegedale SDA Church, and the SuCasa SDA Church.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4855 College Drive E
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
2.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 211 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Collegedale Academy - High School![Collegedale Academy - High School Photo]( "Collegedale Academy - High School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4855 College Drive East
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Collegedale Academy - Middle School![Collegedale Academy - Middle School Photo - Collegedale Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist school serving Early Childhood through the 12th grade. It sits adjacent to Southern Adventist University, the Collegedale SDA Church, and the SuCasa SDA Church.]( "Collegedale Academy - Middle School Photo - Collegedale Academy is a Seventh-day Adventist school serving Early Childhood through the 12th grade. It sits adjacent to Southern Adventist University, the Collegedale SDA Church, and the SuCasa SDA Church.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4856 College Dr. E
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
2.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Ooltewah Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
9209 Amos Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 238-4449
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 238-4449
5.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
8255 Standifer Gap Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-6013
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-6013
5.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
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