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Foundations Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–2

Chattanooga, TN

3415 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37409

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • One of 12 Christian schools in Chattanooga

In Chattanooga, Tennessee, Foundations Academy is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 2nd grade. About 37 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–2
Students
37
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 18 girls, 19 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of Christian elementary schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 64 Christian elementary schools in Tennessee.

    Students by grade

    K18
    111
    28

    Student body

    White81%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Black8%
    Two or more races3%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Foundations Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Tennessee's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Foundations Academy

    What grades does Foundations Academy serve?

    Foundations Academy serves grades K–2.

    How many students attend Foundations Academy?

    About 37 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Foundations Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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