All-Girls School
Girls Preparatory School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Private, All-Girls
- 6-12
- Chattanooga, TN
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 117 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
The GPS community has adhered to the COVID-19 safety protocols because being together on campus is what is best for us all. Despite the limitations, our students have thrived from being on campus. And we’re all learning that we can all rise above even the toughest challenges. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A
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Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$26,975
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
39%
Average Financial Aid
$12,569
From Girls Preparatory School
For more than 110 years, Girls Preparatory School has been committed to academic excellence while educating the whole girl through a broad array of educational experiences. As students at GPS, girls grow in intellectual curiosity, honor individuality, learn to share their opinions with confidence, and discover the strength within themselves to change the world.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Lunch on the Lawn
205 Island Ave. Chattanooga, TN
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The Girls of GPS invite all current fourth-grade girls to join us for Lunch on the Lawn on Saturday, April 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Girls will enjoy a picnic-style lunch while hearing about life as a GPS girl from current students!
Girls Preparatory School Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
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Culture & Safety
Poll
- 90%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 20 responses
Poll
- 65%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 20 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
537
- 95%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 22 responses
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 22 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 22 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 24 responses
Poll
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 24 responses
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 14 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 14 responses
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 14 responses
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$45,527
National
$62,843Median Rent
$859
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$167,500
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$217,500Girls Preparatory School Reviews
Rating 4.01 out of 5 117 reviews
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Girls Preparatory School is very academically challenging and truly prepares you for college. GPS offers many AP and Honors classes across all different subjects, but even their Regular classes challenge girls in order to prepare them for college and the world beyond.
The teachers here are amazing and care about their students and seeing them succeed. They are very good about creating an environment that fosters the way girls learn best, and they work to make sure each girl has what she needs to thrive.
While I wish it was sometimes more inclusive to conservative viewpoints, ones that are among the minority of the students, I can tell they are trying to increase the inclusivity by promoting civil discussion about controversial topics.
All in all, though, this is an AMAZING school and I'm so blessed I've gotten to go here!
The teachers here are amazing and care about their students and seeing them succeed. They are very good about creating an environment that fosters the way girls learn best, and they work to make sure each girl has what she needs to thrive.
While I wish it was sometimes more inclusive to conservative viewpoints, ones that are among the minority of the students, I can tell they are trying to increase the inclusivity by promoting civil discussion about controversial topics.
All in all, though, this is an AMAZING school and I'm so blessed I've gotten to go here!
Our daughter enrolled in GPS this Fall as a Sophomore, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the overall so far. She previously attended a very good public high school in the area and we hadn't really planned to make a change. However, with COVID in play, we found GPS developed very robust protocol which allowed the students to have a much more normal academic and athletic schedule. Much better than that of her previous school.
Once we got in the door, we found the entire experience to be like night and day relative to public school. The academics are second to none. It's very challenging, but our daughter is absolutely thriving there. We have no doubt she'll be fully prepared for whatever college she may choose.
GPS really has some unique ways of instilling a greater sense of self confidence in the girls. We were a bit skeptical of an all girls school at first, but we haven't encountered anything negative at all. Everyone is so warm and welcoming!
Once we got in the door, we found the entire experience to be like night and day relative to public school. The academics are second to none. It's very challenging, but our daughter is absolutely thriving there. We have no doubt she'll be fully prepared for whatever college she may choose.
GPS really has some unique ways of instilling a greater sense of self confidence in the girls. We were a bit skeptical of an all girls school at first, but we haven't encountered anything negative at all. Everyone is so warm and welcoming!
My daughter has had an incredible experience at GPS and I cannot imagine a better academic environment for her! She absolutely loves GPS, and we love it just as much for her. GPS has given daughter confidence. Before GPS, she was shy and soft spoken. Within her first year, she had begun to grow in to a confident, self-assured student who contributes in class and speaks up for and with her friends. She knows her voice matters and is being taught to use it. Furthermore, the teachers truly know my daughter. I cannot emphasize enough the difference the teachers make in a school! You can have a lot of bells & whistles, but if the teachers are not incredible, a school will only be average. The teachers know my daughter and take time for her! Finally, the administration is intentional. I have continued to see how hard the leadership team works to always good decisions. They communicate well and thoroughly. They are intentional and they listen to feedback, both from the GIRLS and parents!