Parkridge Valley Academy
Chattanooga · TN · Private independent · K-12 combined
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Skyuka Hall → Girls Preparatory School → Scholze Center → Baylor School → Beacon Academy → Beacon Academy → Silverdale Baptist Academy → Collegedale Academy →How Parkridge Valley Academy compares for families
What families should know about Parkridge Valley Academy.
- ▸ LocallyTN sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Skyuka Hall, Girls Preparatory School, Scholze Center and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $18,976/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
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Tennessee's public scholarships
Tennessee pairs a lottery-funded merit award (HOPE) with the well-known TN Promise, which makes community and technical college essentially free for any graduate.
Lottery-funded merit award — qualify with EITHER a 3.0 weighted GPA OR ACT 21 / SAT 1060. No income limit. (Qualify by either path; enroll within 16 months of graduating.)
Official program details ↗Tuition-free community or technical college for any TN grad — no GPA, test, or income requirement. (Apply senior year; FAFSA, mentor meeting, 8 hrs community service/term.)
Official program details ↗Eligibility rules change yearly — confirm with the official program before relying on it. Amounts are recent published figures; awards cover tuition/fees, not housing or books unless noted. Verified 2026-06-14.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyuka Hall Chattanooga |
Private | 5.4 | 114 | +35.7% |
| Girls Preparatory School Chattanooga |
Private | 10.3 | 516 | -15.1% |
| Scholze Center Chattanooga |
Private | 12.2 | 6 | — |
| Baylor School Chattanooga |
Private | 13.0 | 1,068 | +3.6% |
| Beacon Academy Collegedale |
Private | 2.2 | 41 | — |
| Beacon Academy Collegedale |
Private | 2.2 | 29 | — |
| Silverdale Baptist Academy Chattanooga |
Private | 2.6 | 1,107 | +23.0% |
| Collegedale Academy Collegedale |
Private | 4.4 | 355 | -51.3% |