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#219 of 284 private schools in TN
Baylor School
High School · Chattanooga, TN
A private high school in Chattanooga, TN serving grades 6th – 12th.
171 BAYLOR SCHOOL RD, Chattanooga, TN 37405
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Baylor School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,850
Median home value
$416,900
Median rent
$1,276/mo
College educated
52.8%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholze CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga High School Center for Creative ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–12 | 2.1 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Girls Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 6–12 | 2.9 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Red Bank High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 819 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baylor School is listed in Chattanooga, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Baylor School
Baylor School is a private high school in Chattanooga, TN, serving approximately 1,068 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baylor School
What grades does Baylor School serve?
Baylor School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Baylor School?
Baylor School has an enrollment of approximately 1,068 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baylor School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baylor School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Baylor School rank in TN?
Baylor School ranks #219 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Baylor School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baylor School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Baylor School a private school?
Yes, Baylor School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Baylor School a religious school?
No, Baylor School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (423) 267-8505
- Area population (ZIP 37405)
- 18,535
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 36
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37405; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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