Baylor School

Baylor School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
171 Baylor School Rd,  Chattanooga, TN
Mountain Creek Neighborhood
4.4
3.6
1,022 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Wilson, Headmaster
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$28,310
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
118
Full Time Teachers
114
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
660
Verbal
670
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
25
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
81%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Black
4.8%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic
2%

School Rankings

#2 Best Boarding HS in Tennessee
#5 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Tennessee
#8 Best HS For Stem in Tennessee
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 133 Students
University of Georgia 87 Students
Auburn University 74 Students
Vanderbilt University 65 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 63 Students
Duke University 59 Students
University of Virginia 51 Students
University of Kentucky 46 Students
The University of Alabama 45 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 98 Students
Biology 63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 52 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Pre-Law Studies 34 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Finance 27 Students
Marketing 22 Students
Chemistry 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 143 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/31/2025
Great academics: the teachers here are some of the best people I've ever met and they all have a vested interest in the students' success. Very athletic-heavy school, would recommend elsewhere if you're not terribly interested in that. Fine arts, particularly music, are not prioritized when it comes to funding.
3.0 Alum
10/21/2024
It was great, but some faculty wasn't very supportive from the administration. The teachers were great, but other staff was not supportive or was very eager to intimidate students with their power position in the school.
5.0 Junior
10/21/2024
It is a beautiful school, as a boarder from outside of the country, it was a wonderful experience throughout my experience throughout Baylor, it really helped me be prepared to college.
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3.6 29 Reviews
5.0 other
3/30/2025
I grew up in Chattanooga and have interacted with most of the private schools in one way or the other over the years. My grandchild’s experience at Baylor has been excellent. There are, certainly, imperfections, but they are managed quickly with parental input and collaboration. Our grand is thrivin...
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5.0 parent
11/1/2022
Baylor has changed our student's life. Bullying is almost non-existent. Great program for competition and service. Everything is well-organized. No surprises. I feel our student is safe and once again loves school.
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1.0 other
10/2/2019
We also did not have a good experience at Baylor. Also agree with others about the Sr admin people and believe the methods they use for discipline are disappointing.
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1.0 other
10/2/2019
I am not a big fan of Baylor. I would consider going to McCallie or GPS.
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Baylor School

Baylor School is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 171 Baylor School Rd in Chattanooga, TN. Annual tuition is $28,310. The school has a total enrollment of 1,022 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Baylor School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $426,400. Discover additional schools in the area, like Girls Preparatory School, Red Bank High School, Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences, and more. Learn more about what Chattanooga has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Baylor School.

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