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Parkridge Valley Academy

Alternative school · Grades 2–12

Chattanooga, TN

2200 Morris Hill Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 6 independent schools in Chattanooga

Parkridge Valley Academy is an independent private school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for students from 2nd grade through 12th grade. It has about 56 students and around 11 students per teacher. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 218 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 2–12
Students
56
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 33 girls, 23 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
218 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of independent schools in Tennessee.
    • Compared with 25 independent schools in Tennessee.

    Students by grade

    23
    32
    45
    53
    61
    71
    86
    94
    1010
    1114
    127

    Student body

    White84%
    Black11%
    Two or more races4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Parkridge Valley 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 Parkridge Valley Academy

    What grades does Parkridge Valley Academy serve?

    Parkridge Valley Academy serves grades 2–12.

    How many students attend Parkridge Valley Academy?

    About 56 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Parkridge Valley 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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