Very Good
#53 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 18% of private schools
Girls Preparatory School
High School
205 ISLAND AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Enrollment
516
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
7.3
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
516
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
7.3
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Tennessee private schools
#53 of 284
In Chattanooga
#5 of 21
public schools
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Girls Preparatory School
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About Girls Preparatory School
Girls Preparatory School is a private high school in Chattanooga, TN. Girls Preparatory School serves approximately 516 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Girls Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 284 private schools in TN.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- TN avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Girls Preparatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Girls Preparatory School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Girls Preparatory School compares to 24 public schools serving similar grades in Chattanooga, TN
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
205 ISLAND AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Girls Preparatory School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy (rated 8.2/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Chattanooga, see our Chattanooga schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37405 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,850
Median Home Value
$416,900
Median Rent
$1,276/mo
Population
18,535
College Educated
52.8%
Homeownership
48.7%
Avg Commute
18.6 min
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Median Age
36
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Crosstown High School Memphis, TN | 7.3 |
| L N STEM Academy Knoxville, TN | 7.2 |
| Lewis Co High School Hohenwald, TN | 7.2 |
| McKenzie High School Mckenzie, TN | 7.2 |
| Union City High School Union City, TN | 7.2 |
| Compass Community School Midtown Campus Memphis, TN | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Girls Preparatory School
What grades does Girls Preparatory School serve?
Girls Preparatory School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Girls Preparatory School?
Girls Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girls Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Girls Preparatory School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Girls Preparatory School rank in TN?
Girls Preparatory School ranks #53 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Girls Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Girls Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Girls Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Girls Preparatory School is a private all-girls 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 Girls Preparatory School a religious school?
No, Girls Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 516
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (423) 634-7600
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