The mission of The King School is to build a strong foundation for students in grades K-5 focusing on family, education, diversity, community, and faith.
We're now accepting applications for grades K-1st for the 2024-2025 school year! Click here or email admissions@ccsk12.comto schedule a tour.
Educational Program Overview
The King School is a small neighborhood K-5 Christian school located on the campus of Olivet Baptist Church in downtown Chattanooga with one class per grade. Instruction and curriculum practices include:
Language-rich classroom environments
Literacy instruction specific to needs
Math instruction including coding and real-world problem solving
The study of history and science in connection with other subjects
Bible and technology integration
Art experiences
Weekly chapel time
Flexible Seating options that allow students to move as they learn
The King School admissions process begins with each prospective applicant going through the checklist described below. We'll soon begin accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. The application deadline isJanuary 31. We will continue to receive applications after this date as long as there is space available.
To begin your online application or to schedule a tour, please create an account in MyCCS. Within 24 hours a checklist will be assigned for registration.
Complete the online application. (Scroll down to find The King School and select appropriate grade level). A one-time, nonrefundable application fee of $25 is required to submit the application. A pastor recommendation will be needed. Applications are due by March 1, however we will continue to receive applications after this date as long as there is space available.
The deadline for new families to apply for financial aid is March 1. To apply for financial aid, complete the TADS Application, then click Financial Aid Assessment. Click Financial Aid Instructions for help. You will need the following:
1) Most recent W2 2) Most recent 1040 Form 3) Most recent pay stub
The deadline for returning families to apply for financial aid is March 1. To apply for financial aid, complete the TADS Application, then click Financial Aid Assessment. Click Financial Aid Instructions for help. You will need the following:
1) Most recent W2 2) Most recent 1040 Form 3) Most recent pay stub
The cost to attend is $7,600 per student for 2023-2024. Financial aid is available by application. Tuition rates for 2024-2025 will be released in January 2024 pending Board approval.
Qualifying families attend with expenses fully covered through Tennessee state funds. For more information, visit www.tn.gov/education/esa.
From Downtown Chattanooga: Head Southeast from downtown on MLK Blvd. Look for a large mural of Martin Luther King on the side of the building. This is Peeples St. Take a right onto Peeples St. The King School is your first left in to Olivet Baptist Church.