About BBS

Brainerd Baptist School is a non-denominational Christian school that provides an

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academically challenging program for students in prekindergarten through 5th grade.

Founded in 1953, Brainerd Baptist School prides itself on being a top academic school in the city. Our approach along with our teachers and curriculum not only prepares our students to be accepted at the best college preparatory schools in Chattanooga, it also ensures they excel once they get there. We work very closely with several middle/high schools to ensure that our students are prepared for the next step in their academic careers.

Campus
Over 100,000 square feet in the historic Belvoir area of Chattanooga.
Students come from urban, suburban and rural communities within a 30-mile radius of Chattanooga.
Volumes in Library: Aproximately 16,000

2011 - 2012 Enrollment
Prekindergarten through Grade 5
Total: 307
Boys: 159 Girls: 148
PK - K5: 116 1-5: 189
Average Class Size: 13.5
Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:9.1

Tuition - (2011-2012)
$3,032 (K3 T/Th)
$4,314 (K3 & K4 MWF)
$5,297 (K3 & K4 M-F)
$6,865 (K5)
$7,125 (1-5)

Faculty and Staff
Full time: 38
Part-time: 10
Total: 48
Academic Faculty Holding Advanced Degrees: 40%

Affiliations and Accreditations

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - (AdvancED)
Southern Association of Independent Schools - (SAIS)
Tennessee Association of Independent Schools - (TAIS)
Educational Records Bureau - (ERB)
Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce

Southeast Christian Schools Consortium - (SECSC)

Board of Trustees
Mrs. Tammy Barber (Chair)

Mrs. Jan Billingsley

Mr. Jeff Burns
Dr. Corey Carpenter
Dr. Jada Daves
Mr. Mark Dragoo
Mrs. Beverly Edge

Dr. Robby Gallaty
Mr. Cory Hathorne
Mr. Richard Headrick
Mr. Michael Mathis (Treasurer)

Mr. David Ridge

Mr. Michael Salley
Mrs. Ronelle Sellers
Mr. Gerald Street
Mrs. Tara Wood (Secretary)