Girls Preparatory School

205 Island Ave, Chattanooga, TN, 37405-0374
Tel: (423)634-7637
Grades: 6 - 12 | 640 students
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Girls Preparatory School provides each girl a superior college preparatory school education in an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, personal motivation and a desire for knowledge. In partnership with parents, GPS encourages girls to develop the skills and attitudes of honorable, independent adults equipped to succeed in life and to contribute to the betterment of the world.

School Overview:
Girls Preparatory School
School Membership(s) National Coalition of Girls
Other special emphasis association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Student Body
Total Students 640 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 16% (TN School Avg.: 14%)
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

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Nearby Schools:

Girls Preparatory School
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
Boyd-Buchanan School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.3 mi. away
Brainerd Baptist School
Gr. K-6 | 1.3 mi. away
Siskin School
Gr. PK-3 | 1.5 mi. away
Bright School
Gr. K-6 | 1.6 mi. away
The Montessori School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 1.6 mi. away

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