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Discover St. Nicholas School: A Chattanooga Private School Rooted in Excellence

We’re delighted that you’re considering St. Nicholas School for your child’s education! Located in Chattanooga's East Brainerd area, our independent Episcopal school provides a nurturing and engaging learning environment where curiosity thrives, and a love of learning takes root.

Choosing the right school is an important decision, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. From our hands-on, nature-based Early Learning Center to our innovative elementary curriculum, St. Nicholas offers your child an unparalleled academic experience that prepares students for a lifetime of success.

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Why Chattanooga Families Choose St. Nicholas School

At St. Nicholas, we believe that learning should be both meaningful and joyful. Our small class sizes ensure personalized attention, while our interdisciplinary curriculum fosters deep understanding and critical thinking. Students engage in:

  • Engaging, Inquiry-Based Learning: Core subjects (language arts, social studies, math, and science) are taught through an interdisciplinary approach that fosters curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
  • Nature-Inspired Early Learning: Our Reggio Emilia-inspired PK3 program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on exploration in a nurturing, nature-focused environment.
  • Personalized Attention in Small Classes: With low student-teacher ratios, children receive the individualized support they need to thrive.
  • Enriching Special Subjects: Spanish, music, visual arts, and physical education are woven into daily learning, broadening students’ horizons and fostering creativity.
  • Expansive Outdoor Learning Spaces: Students enjoy walking trails, an extensive garden program, a swimming pool, and multiple playgrounds, providing opportunities for hands-on learning beyond the classroom.
  • A Values-Driven Community: As an Episcopal school, we cultivate a culture of compassion, integrity, and service, welcoming families of all faiths and backgrounds.

Apply to St. Nicholas School

Our admissions process is designed to be simple and welcoming. The first step is submitting an application, along with a $75 application fee. We’ll keep you informed about assessment dates, deadlines, and next steps. If your family moves, please update us with your new address so we can stay in touch.

We can’t wait to share more about what makes St. Nicholas School a top choice for families in Chattanooga. If you have any questions, please reach out to Admissions Director Chris Gooden at cgooden@stns.org.

St. Nicholas School admits students of any race, color, gender, national and ethnic origin to all the 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, gender, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid and other school-administered programs.

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