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#94 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 33% of private schools

Hickory Valley Christian School

Elementary School · Chattanooga, TN

A private elementary school in Chattanooga, TN serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

6605 SHALLOWFORD RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421

  • 6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Diversity Index22%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Enrollment68
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Hickory Valley Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,779/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chattanooga), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,958

Median home value

$299,600

Median rent

$1,313/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White88.2%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian2.9%
Black1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Annoor Academy of ChattanoogaPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–81.4 mi58Compare →
Bess T Shepherd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–51.5 mi494Compare →
Hamilton County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6K–121.9 mi313Compare →
Silverdale Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–122.0 mi1,107Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hickory Valley Christian School is listed in Chattanooga, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hickory Valley Christian School

Hickory Valley Christian School is a private elementary school in Chattanooga, TN, serving approximately 68 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hickory Valley Christian School

What grades does Hickory Valley Christian School serve?

Hickory Valley Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hickory Valley Christian School?

Hickory Valley Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Valley Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Valley Christian School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hickory Valley Christian School rank in TN?

Hickory Valley Christian School ranks #94 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Hickory Valley Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hickory Valley Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hickory Valley Christian School a private school?

Yes, Hickory Valley Christian School 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 Hickory Valley Christian School a religious school?

Hickory Valley Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
68
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hamilton County
Area population (ZIP 37421)
52,516
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
41.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37421; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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