The Bright School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Chattanooga, TN
1950 McDade Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Chattanooga
- Serving families in Chattanooga since at least 2011
The Bright School is an independent private school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 278 students and around 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 175 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 278
- Teachers
- 30.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 160 girls, 118 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about The Bright School.
How it compares
- Larger than 80% of independent elementary schools in Tennessee.
- Compared with 10 independent elementary schools in Tennessee.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Tennessee
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Bright School whether it takes part.
- Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) · Education savings account
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?
Questions about The Bright School
What grades does The Bright School serve?
The Bright School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend The Bright School?
About 278 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Bright School?
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.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Girls Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The only all-girls school in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN1.7 mi
St. Peters Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2011–12
Chattanooga, TN2.3 mi
St. Jude School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chattanooga since at least 2011
Chattanooga, TN2.5 mi
Scholze Adolescent Center
Alternative school · Grades 8–12
Serving families in Chattanooga since at least 2011
Chattanooga, TN2.6 mi
Avondale Seventh Day Adventist School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Chattanooga since at least 2011
Chattanooga, TN2.6 mi
Baylor School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The largest of 50 independent schools in Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN2.8 mi