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
1350
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.68
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
3.68
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
118
Full Time Teachers
114
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
670
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
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%
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School Rankings

#2 Best Boarding HS in Tennessee
#5 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Tennessee
#8 Best HS For Stem in Tennessee
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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 127 Students
University of Georgia 94 Students
Vanderbilt University 80 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 75 Students
Auburn University 72 Students
Duke University 63 Students
University of Virginia 56 Students
Harvard University 51 Students
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 47 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 93 Students
Biology 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 54 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Pre-Law Studies 33 Students
Political Science and Government 29 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Chemistry 25 Students
Finance 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 139 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/18/2023
Attending Baylor School was the best decision me and my parents ever made. The teachers are incredible and the school is amazing. If you are willing to put in the work and use your resources Baylor is the perfect school for you!
5.0 Junior
8/12/2023
This is a great prep school. The college counseling program is helpful, and the classes are challenging. However, it isn't great for the arts. While the art teachers are great, the school doesn't give them the attention, funding, and support the program needs, as Baylor is not an arts school.
3.0 Freshman
7/1/2023
I liked how Baylor School community communicate their students and the teachers too. I also admired the rate of academics, teachers, sports, clubs and activities.
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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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