2027–2028 Enrollment
Lower School: Grades 3-5 | Middle School: Grades 6-8

We are happily preparing for Chattanooga Classical Academy’s launch year. Prospective families are encouraged to begin early by attending a community meeting, learning more about the school, and preparing application materials ahead of the priority deadline.

1. Learn More

Attend a community meeting, learn about Chatt Classical, ask questions, and begin planning your next steps.

Community Meeting Dates

• September 21, 2026

• January 19, 2027

• March 15, 2027

2. Applications Open: October 1, 2026

Admissions and financial aid applications open for the 2027–2028 school year. (The financial aid application is through BeneFAQ, a third party financial aid qualification service provider that generates an accurate, objective insight into each applicant’s situation. Applicants pay $35 directly to BeneFAQ for the service.)

3. Complete Your Application: Fall 2026 – Winter 2027

Complete your application, gather needed materials, and continue asking questions as you discern next steps for your family. We will contact you to schedule your student’s academic assessment. Once the assessment has been completed, the school will schedule an admissions interview with you.

4. Priority Application & Financial Aid Deadline: Friday, January 22, 2027

Applications received after the priority deadline are added to the waiting pool and reviewed on a rolling basis as space allows.

5. Decisions Sent: Monday, February 1, 2027

Admissions decisions and financial aid offers are released together.

6. Enrollment Contracts Due: Monday, March 15, 2027

Accepted families submit enrollment contracts and pay the enrollment fee by this date to secure placement.

7. Rolling Admissions Begins: Tuesday, March 16, 2027

Applications received after the priority deadline are added to the waiting pool and reviewed on a rolling basis as space allows.

Chattanooga Classical Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, financial assistance and loan programs, athletic programs, and other school administered programs and activities.

Tuition and Fees

• Grammar School Tuition: $13,881

• Middle & Upper School Tuition: $14,688

• Application Fee: $115

• Enrollment Fee: $275

• Financial Aid Application Fee: $35 (paid directly to BeneFAQ)

• Optional school-sponsored sports or after-school co-curricular activities: $300 per season

After School Care is available until 6pm for a flat fee of $2,100/year. The drop-in rate is $25/day.

Class Retreats for 6th and 7th grade students and the Washington, D.C. Trip for 8th students will have additional associated costs. Details provided in acceptance packets.

Meals and Uniforms are not included nor provided by Chattanooga Classical Academy. Guides for both will be provided in acceptance packets.

Chattanooga Classical Academy is committed to making a robust, classical education accessible to students from all backgrounds, regardless of financial means. Need-based financial aid may be available for students at every grade level and will be distributed on the basis of need and availability of funds.

Award decisions will be made as soon as all required information is received and reviewed in addition to completion of the student academic assessment and the admissions interview.

See our tentative calendar for the 2027-2028 academic year at our Calendar Page.