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#26 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 9% of private schools

St Peters Episcopal School

Elementary School · Chattanooga, TN

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

Private

848 ASHLAND TER, Chattanooga, TN 37415

  • 4.4:1 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)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,204
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index33%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Enrollment158
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Peters Episcopal 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 9Somewhat 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

$67,027

Median home value

$261,900

Median rent

$1,240/mo

College educated

45%

Homeownership

59.7%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White81.0%
Two or More11.4%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian3.2%
Black1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Jude SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–80.3 mi268Compare →
Alpine Crest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–51.0 mi301Compare →
Dupont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–51.0 mi249Compare →
Rivermont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–51.0 mi383Compare →

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.

St Peters Episcopal School is listed in Chattanooga, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Peters Episcopal School

St Peters Episcopal School is a private elementary school in Chattanooga, TN, serving approximately 158 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Peters Episcopal School

What grades does St Peters Episcopal School serve?

St Peters Episcopal School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Peters Episcopal School?

St Peters Episcopal School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peters Episcopal School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Peters Episcopal School is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Peters Episcopal School rank in TN?

St Peters Episcopal School ranks #26 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is St Peters Episcopal School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Peters Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Peters Episcopal School a private school?

Yes, St Peters Episcopal School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Peters Episcopal School a religious school?

St Peters Episcopal School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
158
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hamilton County
Area population (ZIP 37415)
23,132
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
37.1
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 37415; 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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