Chattanooga, TN · K–8
Last verified August 20, 2026
1950 Mcdade Ln, 37405 · (423) 267-8546
Enrollment
267
Student:teacher
9:1
Published tuition
$13,000–$20,000
Application fee
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | JPK | $13,000 | lunch and snack included |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | PK | $13,900 | lunch and snack included |
| Elementary2026-27 | K-5th Grade | $20,000 | lunch and snack included |
Head of school
Kristin Watts
Head of School
Kristin Watts became the 13th Head of Bright School on July 1, 2021. She has been an administrator in independent schools and colleges for more than 20 years.
Curriculum & special classes
The Bright School builds a foundation upon which students become wise and compassionate citizens of the world. Its century of progress fosters the intellectual, artistic, physical, and moral growth of young boys and girls.
Financial aid
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Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
Bright Afternoons (mentioned as a program curriculum area, but no details about its nature, times, or cost are provided in the text).
Cost
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Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The admissions process involves parent tours, submitting an online application, teacher recommendation forms, and required documents (report cards/standardized testing for grades 1-5). JPK, PK, and K applicants have play dates, while grades 1-5 applicants have classroom visits. The first round of admissions decisions is made on March 15, 2027, with other decisions on a rolling basis.
Apply by
January 15, 2027 for sibling, legacy, and employee children applying to JPK, PK, and Kindergarten; February 1, 2027 for all other JPK, PK, and Kindergarten applications. Applications for grades 1-5 are accepted on a rolling basis.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Online application, parent campus tour, student recommendation form from current/most recent teacher, play date (JPK, PK, K) or classroom visit (grades 1-5), report cards and standardized testing (grades 1-5).
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