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St. Peter's Episcopal School

848 Ashland Ter Chattanooga, TN 37415

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
Campus Size
12 acres
School Motto
Learning to Love, Loving to Learn

Student Body

Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
uniform

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
pre-K from $8,300-$13,500 Kindergarten and Grade School $17,100
% on Financial Aid
40%
Admissions Director
Becky Sharp
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art ClubCar Club
Chess ClubRobotics Club
Soccer ShotsTaekwondo
Yoga


Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusDance Classes

School Notes

  • Celebrating 60 years of educational excellence, St. Peter`s Episcopal School is a child-centered community that values each student as a uniquely intelligent individual.
  • Choose our groundbreaking Language Immersion program (Spanish) or our outstanding Classic Curriculum (English).
  • The curriculum features a vibrant sequence of studies through which students interact as scientists, artists, mathematicians, authors, and scholars.
  • This dynamic approach harnesses curiosity and stimulates young minds to question, explore, and discover.
  • Striving to elevate and expand elementary education, the school incorporates art, music, foreign language, technology, outdoor experiences, wellness/health, and athletics into the learning experience.
  • Located on 11 acres, the campus facilities include large classrooms, an art studio, a music conservatory, the Reading, Research, and Creative Learning Center, Science Lab, playgrounds, a large sports field and track, a chapel, an organic garden and a brand new gym.
  • St. Peter's Episcopal School consistently distinguishes itself with a strong academic curriculum, dedicated faculty, small classes, diverse extracurricular activities and a commitment to providing excellence at an affordable price. The faculty and staff place a high priority on individual attention and focuses on nurturing the "whole" child.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Peter's Episcopal School offer?
St. Peter's Episcopal School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter's Episcopal School?
The application deadline for St. Peter's Episcopal School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (4 reviews)
5  
St. Peter's has offered even more than we imagined it would. Both of our grandchildren not only look forward to school every day, but they are achieving gains in learning and experience beyond that for which we could have ever hoped. The teachers and staff have the ability to focus on the needs of the individual child while creating an inclusive learning environment for all its students. As an in class volunteer, I have witnessed firsthand what an excellent experience St. Peter's students have every day.
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5  
We absolutely love this school. The curriculum is wonderful; the faculty is kind and engaging, and the care they have taken to ensure that the children are safe during this unprecedented emergency is nothing short of miraculous.
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5  
This school has been an amazing experience for our family! Admin issues seem to be resolved and, all things considered, it's a fast-paced business that runs pretty smoothly and with lots of love. Exactly what I wanted for my children.
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5  
From a classroom perspective, the school has caring and excellent faculty. The administrative office is not always the easiest to deal with on issues.
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The average private school tuition in Chattanooga, TN is $22,120 for elementary schools and $29,591 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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