Baylor School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Baylor School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Baylor School
6	123
7	105
8	118
9	173
10	206
11	178
12	210

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1893

Student Body

Total Students

1,113 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

120 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

81%

Average Class Size

14 students

Average SAT score

1214

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

29 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

Algebra II w/Trigonometry HonorsAP 3D Art

AP Art HistoryAP Biology

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP Chinese

AP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English (Language)

AP English (Literature)AP Environmental Science

AP European HistoryAP French

AP GermanAP Human Geography

AP LatinAP Physics C

AP Physics IAP Spanish (Language)

AP Spanish (Literature)AP Statistics

AP Studio ArtAP US History

Biology HonorsChemistry Honors

English I HonorsGeometry Honors

Honors Abstract MathPost-AP Chinese

Post-AP GermanPost-AP Latin

Precalculus HonorsUS History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$62,370

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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

Colors

White, Red, Grey

School Mascot

Red Raider

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

59 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ASL ClubBusiness Club

Chinese ClubCommunity Service

Cum Laude SocietyDebate Club

Dorm PrefectsEconomics Club

Environmental ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes

Fishing ClubFrench Club

Gender CommitteeGerman Club

Harris-Stanford Honors ProgramHarvard Model Congress

Honor CouncilInner Circle

Knitting ClubLatin Club

Literary MagazineMechanics Club

Model UNMu Alpha Theta

National Honor SocietyOrganic Gardening

Peer Support NetworkPeer Tutoring

Photography ClubPolitics Club

Quiz BowlRAP (Raiders Against Prejudice)

Red CircleRESPECT Board (Community Service leadership board)

Robotics TeamRound Table

Spanish ClubSpirit Committee

STAT (Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow)Student Book Club

Student GovernmentStudent Newspaper

Sustainability ClubTheater

Ultimate FrisbeeWalkabout Outdoors Program

Weekend Warriors Community ServiceWyldlife

YearbookYoung Life

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Arts and Music Programs:

A Cappella ClubBand

ChoirDance

DramaOrchestra

Tech Crew

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Mountain Bike ClubSquash Club

School Notes

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.

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

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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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The average private school tuition in Chattanooga, TN is $22,120 for elementary schools and $29,591 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chattanooga, TN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).