Baylor was established in 1893 and has become one of the country's premier college-preparatory schools. Our beautiful 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River just five minutes from Chattanooga's vibrant downtown, and an easy two-hour drive from Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham. Find more informational videos here.
Baylor's mission is to foster in its students both the ability and the desire to make a positive difference in the world.
Dating back to 1916, Baylor`s Honor Code is the moral compass for our entire community. Students, faculty, and staff commit to acting with honesty and integrity.
Baylor's most recent graduating class earned scholarship offers exceeding $17 million. Receiving 217 acceptances, 193 students from the class of 2020 have enrolled at over 90 different colleges and universities around the world, including Brown, Cornell, UPenn, Dartmouth, The United States Air Force Academy, and 10 Public Ivies including a Morehead-Cain Scholar at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Baylor athletes are nationally recognized for excellence on the field and in the classroom, so it is not surprising that more than 100 Baylor graduates are competing for their college programs, many at highly selective schools like Stanford, Virginia, Harvard and Penn.
The Cartter Scholars Program awards scholarships ranging from partial to full tuition to new ninth and tenth grade Baylor boarding students each year. The scholars are automatically enrolled in Baylor's prestigious Harris-Stanford Honors Program, bringing them face-to-face with corporate executives, community leaders, and elected officials in order to hone their leadership and civic engagement skills.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked TN School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,113 students
- Yearly Tuition: $62,370
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Baylor School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Resources
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
1,113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
81%
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
29 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Algebra II w/Trigonometry Honors, AP 3D Art, AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English (Language), AP English (Literature), AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French, AP German, AP Human Geography, AP Latin, AP Physics C, AP Physics I, AP Spanish (Language), AP Spanish (Literature), AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP US History, Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors, English I Honors, Geometry Honors, Honors Abstract Math, Post-AP Chinese, Post-AP German, Post-AP Latin, Precalculus Honors, US History
Average SAT score
1214
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$62,370
Tuition Notes
Domestic Boarding Tuition: $62,370
International Boarding Tuition: $67,300
Day tuition: $30,800
% on Financial Aid
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$39,685
Admissions Director
Ryan Armstrong
Endowment Size
$142.7 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
26 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
59 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
ASL Club, Business Club, Chinese Club, Community Service, Cum Laude Society, Debate Club, Dorm Prefects, Economics Club, Environmental Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fishing Club, French Club, Gender Committee, German Club, Harris-Stanford Honors Program, Harvard Model Congress, Honor Council, Inner Circle, Knitting Club, Latin Club, Literary Magazine, Mechanics Club, Model UN, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Organic Gardening, Peer Support Network, Peer Tutoring, Photography Club, Politics Club, Quiz Bowl, RAP (Raiders Against Prejudice), Red Circle, RESPECT Board (Community Service leadership board), Robotics Team, Round Table, Spanish Club, Spirit Committee, STAT (Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow), Student Book Club, Student Government, Student Newspaper, Sustainability Club, Theater, Ultimate Frisbee, Walkabout Outdoors Program, Weekend Warriors Community Service, Wyldlife, Yearbook, Young Life
Arts and Music Programs:
A Cappella Club, Band, Choir, Dance, Drama, Orchestra, Tech Crew
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Mountain Bike Club, Squash Club
ASL Club, Business Club, Chinese Club, Community Service, Cum Laude Society, Debate Club, Dorm Prefects, Economics Club, Environmental Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fishing Club, French Club, Gender Committee, German Club, Harris-Stanford Honors Program, Harvard Model Congress, Honor Council, Inner Circle, Knitting Club, Latin Club, Literary Magazine, Mechanics Club, Model UN, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Organic Gardening, Peer Support Network, Peer Tutoring, Photography Club, Politics Club, Quiz Bowl, RAP (Raiders Against Prejudice), Red Circle, RESPECT Board (Community Service leadership board), Robotics Team, Round Table, Spanish Club, Spirit Committee, STAT (Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow), Student Book Club, Student Government, Student Newspaper, Sustainability Club, Theater, Ultimate Frisbee, Walkabout Outdoors Program, Weekend Warriors Community Service, Wyldlife, Yearbook, Young Life
Arts and Music Programs:
A Cappella Club, Band, Choir, Dance, Drama, Orchestra, Tech Crew
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Mountain Bike Club, Squash Club
School Notes
- Baylor's mission is to instill in its students both the ability and the desire to make a positive difference in the world. All of us - students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, donors, trustees, and friends - embrace that mission. Baylor graduates have various levels of preparation in leadership: academically, emotionally, physically, ethically, and competitively. While our programs are rigorously demanding, they are offered in a supportive and positive learning environment. Students can choose from 25 AP and post-AP classes as well as a scientific research design track that has them performing university-level research their senior year. In addition, our champion athletic teams give plenty of cause for celebration and build Red Raider pride. Theatre productions, the Walkabout outdoor program, community service, Honor Council, the Dorm Council, and dozens of clubs and organizations forge friendships that last a lifetime. All of this on a 690-acre campus that Architectural Digest called "the most beautiful in Tennessee."
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Keith Mitchell '10 - One of four Baylor alumni on the PGA Tour, winner of the 2019 Honda Classic
- Natalie Bracket '09 - Coordinator, Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE)
- Tiffany Williams '07 - Founder, TILA Studios, a visual arts incubator for black women
- Michelle Songy '04 - Tech entrepreneur, Director of Global Dining with Amex
- Laurie Speed-Dalton '92 - Trial attorney and founder of The Speed Firm, PC
- Tene Hamilton Franklin '91 - Facilitator with the Human Genome Project
- Geoff Gaberino '84 - U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist in swimming
- Jamey Wheless '82 - Designer and Animator for George Lucas Entertainment
- Bill Dedman '78 - Pulitzer Prize winning journalist; NYT bestselling author of Hidden Mansions
- Arthur Golden '74 - Author of the New York Times bestselling novel, Memoirs of a Geisha
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Baylor School cost?
Baylor School's tuition is approximately $62,370 for private students.
What schools are Baylor School often compared to?
Baylor School is often viewed alongside schools like McCallie School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Baylor School?
Baylor School famous alumni include: Keith Mitchell '10, Natalie Bracket '09, Tiffany Williams '07, Michelle Songy '04, Laurie Speed-Dalton '92, Tene Hamilton Franklin '91, Geoff Gaberino '84, Jamey Wheless '82, Bill Dedman '78 and Arthur Golden '74.
What sports does Baylor School offer?
Baylor School offers 26 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Winter Track and Wrestling. Baylor School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for most sports offered.
What is Baylor School's ranking?
Baylor School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Baylor School?
The application deadline for Baylor School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Baylor School located?
Baylor School is located in the Mountain Creek neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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