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#200 of 284 private schools in TN
Collegedale Academy-elementary
Elementary School
4820 UNIVERSITY DR, Collegedale, TN 37315
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Tennessee private schools
#200 of 284
In Collegedale
#3 of 3
public schools
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Collegedale Academy-elementary
Elementary School in Collegedale · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Collegedale Academy
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About Collegedale Academy-elementary
Collegedale Academy-elementary is a private elementary school in Collegedale, TN. Collegedale Academy-elementary serves approximately 243 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Collegedale Academy-elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 284 private schools in TN.
- This school 5.7 · Average
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
Collegedale Academy-elementary 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.
Schools in Collegedale
No public schools found in Collegedale for comparison. 2 other private schools in the area.
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.
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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
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4820 UNIVERSITY DR, Collegedale, TN 37315
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Collegedale Academy-elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Wallace A. Smith Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 5.5 miles away, in nearby Ooltewah), which scores notably higher. Another option is Westview Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Chattanooga), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ooltewah Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 5.8 miles away, in nearby Ooltewah), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Collegedale, see our Collegedale schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| COLLEGEDALE ACADEMY Collegedale | 0.3 mi | 7.0 |
| COLLEGEDALE ADVENTIST MIDDLE SCHOOL Collegedale | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Wolftever Creek Elementary School Ooltewah | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Ooltewah Middle School Ooltewah | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| BEACON ACADEMY Ooltewah | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| BEACON ACADEMY Ooltewah | 2.1 mi | — |
| LESTER COON ADVENTIST SCHOOL Apison | 2.6 mi | 4.6 |
| East Hamilton Middle School Apison | 3.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Apison Elementary School Apison | 3.2 mi | 8.7 |
| OOLTEWAH ADVENTIST SCHOOL Ooltewah | 3.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Ooltewah High School Ooltewah | 3.4 mi | 5.6 |
| STANDIFER GAP SDA SCHOOL Chattanooga | 3.2 mi | 6.0 |
| East Hamilton High School Ooltewah | 3.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Westview Elementary School Chattanooga | 4.0 mi | 9.0 |
| PARKRIDGE VALLEY ACADEMY Chattanooga | 4.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Hunter Middle School Ooltewah | 5.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Wallace A. Smith Elementary School Ooltewah | 5.5 mi | 9.2 |
| Ooltewah Elementary School Ooltewah | 5.8 mi | 8.9 |
| SILVERDALE BAPTIST ACADEMY Chattanooga | 5.1 mi | 5.9 |
| ANNOOR ACADEMY OF CHATTANOOGA Chattanooga | 5.4 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37315 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Population
1,740
College Educated
45.9%
Median Age
19.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bethel Grove Elementary Memphis, TN | 5.7 |
| Frazier Elementary Dayton, TN | 5.7 |
| Barret's Chapel Elementary/Middle Arlington, TN | 5.8 |
| Fall-Hamilton Elementary Nashville, TN | 5.8 |
| G.R. Stuart Elementary Cleveland, TN | 5.8 |
| Hattie Cotton Elementary Nashville, TN | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Collegedale Academy-elementary
What grades does Collegedale Academy-elementary serve?
Collegedale Academy-elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Collegedale Academy-elementary?
Collegedale Academy-elementary has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collegedale Academy-elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Collegedale Academy-elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Collegedale Academy-elementary rank in TN?
Collegedale Academy-elementary ranks #200 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Collegedale Academy-elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Collegedale Academy-elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Collegedale Academy-elementary a private school?
Yes, Collegedale Academy-elementary is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Collegedale Academy-elementary a religious school?
Collegedale Academy-elementary has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (423) 396-2122
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