Very Good
#69 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 24% of private schools
Beacon Academy
School
3005 OOLTEWAH RINGGOLD RD, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Enrollment
41
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
41
Student-Teacher
6.8:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Tennessee private schools
#69 of 284
In Ooltewah
#1 of 2
public schools
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About Beacon Academy
Beacon Academy is a private school in Ooltewah, TN. Beacon Academy serves approximately 41 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Beacon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 284 private schools in TN.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- TN avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 41 students, Beacon Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.8:1 students to teachers, Beacon Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Beacon Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Beacon Academy compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Ooltewah, TN
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Beacon Academy (this school) | 7.2 |
| East Hamilton High School | 7.0 |
| Wolftever Creek Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Ooltewah Middle School | 6.9 |
| Ooltewah High School | 5.6 |
| Hunter Middle School | 7.1 |
| Wallace A. Smith Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Ooltewah Elementary School | 8.9 |
| Snow Hill Elementary School | 6.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TN
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3005 OOLTEWAH RINGGOLD RD, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Beacon Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. PARKRIDGE VALLEY ACADEMY (rated 6.3/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Chattanooga), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SILVERDALE BAPTIST ACADEMY (rated 5.9/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Chattanooga), a more accessible option. For more schools in Ooltewah, see our Ooltewah schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BEACON ACADEMY Ooltewah | 0.0 mi | — |
| STANDIFER GAP SDA SCHOOL Chattanooga | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| East Hamilton High School Ooltewah | 1.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Westview Elementary School Chattanooga | 2.0 mi | 9.0 |
| COLLEGEDALE ACADEMY-ELEMENTARY Collegedale | 2.1 mi | 5.7 |
| East Hamilton Middle School Apison | 2.3 mi | 7.8 |
| PARKRIDGE VALLEY ACADEMY Chattanooga | 2.2 mi | 6.3 |
| COLLEGEDALE ADVENTIST MIDDLE SCHOOL Collegedale | 2.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Wolftever Creek Elementary School Ooltewah | 2.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Ooltewah Middle School Ooltewah | 2.6 mi | 6.9 |
| COLLEGEDALE ACADEMY Collegedale | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Apison Elementary School Apison | 2.6 mi | 8.7 |
| East Brainerd Elementary School Chattanooga | 3.6 mi | 6.9 |
| SILVERDALE BAPTIST ACADEMY Chattanooga | 3.8 mi | 5.9 |
| ANNOOR ACADEMY OF CHATTANOOGA Chattanooga | 3.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Ooltewah High School Ooltewah | 4.6 mi | 5.6 |
| LESTER COON ADVENTIST SCHOOL Apison | 3.9 mi | 4.6 |
| OOLTEWAH ADVENTIST SCHOOL Ooltewah | 4.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Bess T Shepherd Elementary School Chattanooga | 4.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Tyner Academy Chattanooga | 4.6 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37363 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$94,873
Median Home Value
$349,600
Median Rent
$1,495/mo
Population
40,830
College Educated
43.3%
Homeownership
75.7%
Avg Commute
25.2 min
Poverty Rate
7%
Median Age
43.6
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| ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Murfreesboro, TN | 7.2 |
| HOPEWELL CHRISTIAN COVENANT FAMILY SCHOOL Culleoka, TN | 7.2 |
| MEMPHIS JUNIOR ACADEMY Memphis, TN | 7.2 |
| BENTON HALL ACADEMY Nashville, TN | 7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Beacon Academy
What grades does Beacon Academy serve?
Beacon Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Beacon Academy rank in TN?
Beacon Academy ranks #69 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Beacon Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Beacon Academy a private school?
Yes, Beacon Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Beacon Academy a religious school?
Beacon Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (951) 295-4225
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