St Peter's Episcopal School

What St Peter's Episcopal School does

St. Peter's Episcopal School is an independent, nonprofit elementary school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, founded in 1966, serving children from age 3 through 5th grade on a single 12-acre campus. The school operates two parallel academic tracks — a Spanish Immersion program (PK3 through 5th grade, methodology licensed from Add.a.Lingua since 2014) and a Classic English-language program — both built on the Core Knowledge curriculum and NWEA MAP assessments. The physical plant consists of 16 SMART-board-equipped classrooms plus specialty facilities including a Fab Lab (Glowforge laser cutter, 3D printers), Wonder Center for Reading, Storm Athletics Field, organic garden, and an on-site chapel affiliated with St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

The school's revenue model is tuition-driven and multi-stream: published annual tuition ranges from $8,300 (Preschool 3's half-day, 3 days/week) to $17,100 (K-5 full-day, 5 days/week), billed annually with a $70 nonrefundable application fee, supplemented by recurring Extended Care (Aventuras, 3-6 p.m.), Morning Care, Lunch Program, and a one-time seasonal Camp Twister offering. Distribution is purely direct-to-family: rolling admissions beginning in early September, online application via RenWeb, campus tours, student-visit days, and recurring Open House events. Financial aid of up to 50% of K-5 tuition is administered through FACTS Grant and Aid. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees (president Barbara Kennedy, 2025-2026) and led by Head of School Meredith Ruffner; it is SACS-accredited (since 2004), certified by the Diocese of East Tennessee, and holds memberships in NAIS, NAES, TAIS, SAIS, NAEYC, NBOA, and the Core Knowledge Foundation.

Strategically, the school has pursued programmatic enrichment rather than geographic expansion since 2010: campus expansion to 12 acres (2011), Add.a.Lingua partnership and Spanish Immersion rebrand (2013-14), House System and S.T.O.R.M. athletics launch (2017-18), Trailwise expansion to all students with full-time gardening teacher (2020-21), iStorm Fab Lab (2022-23), and Responsive Classroom and formalized Aventuras after-school programming (2023-24). The school has no parent company, no PE/VC backing, and operates as a tuition-and-donation-funded nonprofit serving the Southeast Tennessee market.

Name

St Peter's Episcopal School

Legal name

St. Peter's Episcopal School

Website

https://saintpetersschool.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Peter's Episcopal School is a nonprofit, independent elementary school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving children ages 3 through 5th grade via parallel Spanish Immersion and Classic academic programs, with tuition of $8,300-$17,100 annually and ancillary extended-care, lunch, and summer-camp services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Elementary Education (K-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Private elementary education
• Spanish immersion program
• Episcopal school education
• Early childhood education
• Outdoor learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition for enrolled students covering curriculum workbooks, hard-back textbooks, local field trips, technology usage and apps, Trailwise, art and music supplies
2. Extended Care Services (Aventuras): After school programming until 6 p.m. for additional charge, invoiced monthly to families
3. Morning Care: Morning childcare service beginning at 7:00 a.m. for additional fee
4. Lunch Program: Optional daily lunch service featuring locally grown and thoughtfully prepared food, charged separately from tuition
5. Summer Camp (Camp Twister): Summer camp programs offered during summer months with various themes and activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Peter's Episcopal School is an independent, faith-based elementary school in Chattanooga, Tennessee serving children ages 3 through 5th grade. It delivers academic instruction through two parallel programs — a Spanish Immersion Program and a Classic Program (English-language) — alongside enrichment offerings such as Fab Lab, STORM Athletics, Trailwise outdoor education, specialty classes, and an Aventuras after-school program. Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition and auxiliary fees for extended care, lunch, and summer camp.

Product overview

St. Peter's Episcopal School is an independent elementary school serving children ages 3 through 5th grade. The school offers two main academic programs: the Spanish Immersion Program (teaching subjects in Spanish) and the Classic Program (traditional English instruction). Both programs share enrichment offerings including Fab Lab, STORM Athletics, Trailwise outdoor education, specialty classes (visual arts, performing arts, music, library & tech, gardening, PE & wellness), counseling services, and after-school Aventuras program. The school operates on a 12-acre campus with 16 classrooms, all equipped with SMART board technology, computers, and iPads.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spanish Immersion Program Foreign language immersion educational methodology in which traditional academic subjects are taught entirely in Spanish from preschool through 5th grade. Teachers instruct and interact with students speaking only Spanish in the classroom, using the Add.a.Lingua methodology to deliver content-area instruction. Designed for families seeking bilingual fluency and early second-language acquisition.
• Classic Program Traditional English-language academic program focusing on deep thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and confident leadership development using the Core Knowledge curriculum. Offered preschool through 5th grade as an alternative to the Spanish Immersion track.
• Preschool Program Early childhood education program for PK3 and Junior Kindergarten offering hands-on learning, play, and exploration. Options include 3 or 5 days per week in either full-day (8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) or half-day (8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) schedules.
• Grade School Program Kindergarten through 5th grade academic program emphasizing small group instruction, balanced literacy approach, Heggerty phonics program, and Core Knowledge history and science curriculum aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.
• STORM Athletics Holistic athletics program for all students including Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading, Lacrosse, and Track for grades 1-5. Part of the Independent School Conference (ISC).
• Aventuras After-School Program After-school adventure program supporting curricula with activities that encourage exploration, invention, and discovery. Offered daily from 3-6 pm with diverse selection of activities; invoiced monthly to families.
• Trailwise Outdoor Education Program Outdoor education program exploring interdisciplinary concepts through nature's classroom in collaboration with Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, and Kanuga's Mountain Trail Outdoor School.
• iStorm Fab Lab Fabrication laboratory where students explore STEM education using Glowforge laser cutter, 3D printers, 3D pens, cardboard cutters, vinyl cutters, and robots to develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
• House System Community-building system with four houses (Faithfulness, Philanthropy, Wisdom, Wonder) bringing together students, faculty, and staff to foster identity, belonging, and positive relationships across grade levels.
• Faith and Community Service Program Weekly chapel services and community service program including The Turkey Train, Snack Program, Metropolitan Ministries, Kids Helping Kids, and Cards for Moms, integrating Episcopal values with academic life.
• Lunch Program Daily lunch service featuring locally grown and thoughtfully prepared food with protein, vegetables, starch, and seasonal fruit, with vegetables and herbs sourced from the school garden when possible.
• Camp Twister Summer Program Summer camp program for preschool and school-aged children featuring science adventures, hands-on experiments, and themed weekly activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• First graduating class of Spanish Immersion Program completed in 2021-22
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Add.a.LinguacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership for Spanish Immersion program implementation. Add.a.Lingua provides methodology and support for teaching academic subjects entirely in Spanish from preschool through 5th grade. The partnership was established in 2014 following a 2013 pilot program.
• Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Trailwise outdoor education program. Students explore interdisciplinary concepts through nature's classroom at Reflection Riding, which serves as an extension of the school's outdoor education curriculum.
• The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at TremontmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor education partnership for place-based experiential learning opportunities. Students participate in educational programs at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
• Kanuga's Mountain Trail Outdoor SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor education partnership providing additional place-based experiential learning opportunities for students.
• FACTS Grant and AidmajorOthersThird-party service conducting objective, confidential reviews of all financial aid applications. FACTS creates financial analysis reports used by the school's financial aid committee to determine need-based awards.
• St. Peter's Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated church providing spiritual foundation and community connection. School is certified by the Bishop and Council, Diocese of East Tennessee. Church vestry representative serves on Board of Trustees.
• The Social InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness partnership to aid students and parents with navigating social world positively, including social media and technology use for health, happiness, and future success.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Baylor School: A prominent Chattanooga independent school (grades 6-12/boarding) drawing from the same affluent private-school families, though at higher grade levels.
• McCallie School: An established Chattanooga independent school for older boys; competes for the region's private-school demand and feeder families.

Others

• St. Andrew's Episcopal School: Representative of the national network of Episcopal parish day schools serving early and elementary grades with the same faith-based model as St. Peter's.
• Add.a.Lingua: The language-immersion methodology and support provider powering St. Peter's Spanish Immersion program; an enabling ecosystem partner rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• Grace Academy: A Christian private school in Chattanooga competing for faith-based private education families in the same local market.
• Chattanooga Christian School: A faith-based private K-12 school in Chattanooga; overlaps on religious, private education but spans a broader grade range.
• Girls Preparatory School: A Chattanooga independent school competing in the same private-education market, though single-sex and focused on older grades.
• Silverdale Baptist Academy: A faith-based private school in the Chattanooga area serving early childhood through high school, overlapping on religious private education.

Direct peers

• St. Nicholas School: An Episcopal-affiliated independent elementary school in Chattanooga serving early childhood through 5th grade, matching St. Peter's faith-based, lower-school niche and geography.
• The Bright School: A long-established independent elementary school (PK-5) in Chattanooga, directly competing for the same families seeking small-class private lower-school education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Saintpeterschat
• Instagraminstagram.com/stpetersschoolchatt
• Xx.com/saintpeterschat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-peters-episcopal-school

Compliance9 records

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Profiles15 records

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