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#94 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 33% of private schools

Hickory Valley Christian School

Elementary School

6605 SHALLOWFORD RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Private

Enrollment

68

Student-Teacher

6:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Tennessee private schools

#94 of 284

In Chattanooga

#10 of 21

public schools

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Hickory Valley Christian School

6.9/10

Elementary School in Chattanooga · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Hickory Valley Christian School

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

How it comparesOn par with TN schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 68 students, Hickory Valley Christian School 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 6:1 students to teachers, Hickory Valley Christian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Hickory Valley Christian School 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

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How Hickory Valley Christian School compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Chattanooga, TN

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
This School
vs
14.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
68
This School
vs
533
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 7.4% vs 0%
Asian 2.9% vs 0%
Black 1.5% vs 0%
Hickory Valley Christian School Chattanooga Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Hickory Valley Christian School (this school) 6.9
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School 6.6
Hamilton County Virtual School 3.6
East Brainerd Elementary School 6.9
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts 6.8
Woodmore Elementary School 7.3
Barger Academy of Fine Arts 7.8
Harrison Elementary School 3.5
Spring Creek Elementary School 6.5
Hardy Elementary School 3.9
Westview Elementary School 9.0
Orchard Knob Elementary School 6.3
East Ridge Elementary School 6.4
Montessori Elementary at Highland Park 4.6
East Side Elementary School 7.4
DuPont Elementary School 7.1
Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence 3.6
Rivermont Elementary School 7.8
Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Lower 8.6
East Lake Elementary School 7.5
Tommie F. Brown Academy 5.1

Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in Chattanooga

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A 9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
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 Index 22%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 68
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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)

White 88.2%
Hispanic 7.4%
Asian 2.9%
Black 1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6605 SHALLOWFORD RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hickory Valley Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Barger Academy of Fine Arts (rated 7.8/10, 4.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ANNOOR ACADEMY OF CHATTANOOGA (rated 7.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Woodmore Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chattanooga, see our Chattanooga schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Tyner Academy Chattanooga 1.3 mi 5.0
Tyner Middle Academy Chattanooga 1.3 mi 5.5
ANNOOR ACADEMY OF CHATTANOOGA Chattanooga 1.4 mi 7.4
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School Chattanooga 1.5 mi 6.6
Hamilton County Virtual School Chattanooga 1.9 mi 3.6
East Brainerd Elementary School Chattanooga 2.1 mi 6.9
SILVERDALE BAPTIST ACADEMY Chattanooga 2.0 mi 5.9
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts Chattanooga 3.0 mi 6.8
BOYD BUCHANAN SCHOOL Chattanooga 2.6 mi 5.1
Brainerd High School Chattanooga 3.0 mi 5.5
Dalewood Middle School Chattanooga 2.9 mi 5.6
PARKRIDGE VALLEY ACADEMY Chattanooga 3.1 mi 6.3
Woodmore Elementary School Chattanooga 3.4 mi 7.3
SKYUKA HALL Chattanooga 3.7 mi 6.6
STANDIFER GAP SDA SCHOOL Chattanooga 3.7 mi 6.0
Harrison Elementary School Chattanooga 4.4 mi 3.5
HAMILTON HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Chattanooga 4.2 mi
Brown Middle School Harrison 4.6 mi 4.6
Barger Academy of Fine Arts Chattanooga 4.2 mi 7.8
Central High School Harrison 4.7 mi 4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 37421 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$79,958

Median Home Value

$299,600

Median Rent

$1,313/mo

Population

52,516

College Educated

37.9%

Homeownership

60.6%

Avg Commute

19.9 min

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Median Age

41.1

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
31 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES 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

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