A day school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for girls grades six through 12
Where everything begins and ends with what is best for girls
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 them to change the world.
Explore our campus and discover the opportunities for your girl at GPS.
Why a Girls' School?
"In an all-girls school, we have a way of modeling for girls all the diversity within what it means to be a woman. There's not just one way to be a girl or to be a woman or to be a leader. There are literally hundreds of examples of that every day. I think that it's really important for girls to see there's not just one way to be smart, or one way to be successful, or beautiful, or one way to be a leader."
—Dr. Autumn Adkins Graves, Head of School
—Dr. Autumn Adkins Graves, Head of School
Our School at a Glance
100% of our graduates attend four-year colleges and universities around the country and world
75% of the class of 2019 earned merit, talent, or athletic scholarships totaling more than $10 million
42% of our students receive financial aid
99% of recent graduates report that they are thriving in college
100% of recent graduates see the benefits of their GPS education in their everyday lives
94% of parents say GPS is thoughtfully designed for girls
100% of recent graduates say they were appropriately challenged at GPS
92% of recent graduates say their relationships with faculty are one of the most valuable aspects of attending GPS
Nearly 90% of recent graduates say they appreciated/saw the value of their GPS education while in college
92% of recent graduates say their relationships with faculty are one of the most valuable aspects of attending GPS
Nearly 90% of recent graduates say they appreciated/saw the value of their GPS education while in college
More than 90% of recent graduates rate attending an all-girls school as the most valuable aspect of their school experience
91% of Middle School students report that the friendships they've made at GPS are one of the most valuable parts of their school experience
85% of recent graduates matriculated to their first or second choices of colleges and universities
Statistics sourced from GPS enrollment and student data and "GPS Constituent Surveys," Spring 2016.
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That’s one of the things that makes a girls’ school great—I feel like you’re more free to be yourself. GPS Student. -
You can be anything. Dr. Autumn Adkins Graves, Head of School -
When girls are just with girls, they tent to build each other up. GPS Alum -
Girls need to be in a space that is countercultural. Dr. Autumn Adkins Graves, Head of School -
Compared to males, females report lower levels of self-esteem across the lifespan; this gender gap is most pronounced during adolescence. Dr. Lisa Damour, The Truth About Gender Differences -
Self-esteem plays such a huge role in the way girls operate. So much is rooted in the way they think about themselves. Sarah Jackson ’06, Upper School Dean of Students -
There’s not just one way to be a girl or to be a woman or to be a leader. Dr. Autumn Adkins Graves, Head of School
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Recent News
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Follow-up Message from GPS Board and Senior Leadership Team
Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership announce beginning in a long road of a Strategic Equity Response at GPS that is long overdueRead More -
A Message from GPS Senior Leadership Team
The Board of Trustees and senior leadership at GPS are committed to continuing the discussions of diversity and, more specifically, racism.Read More -
Message from GPS Board Chair Dr. Rebecca E. Stimson '73
A message from GPS Board Chair Dr. Rebecca E. Stimson '73Read More -
Eighth-Grade Celebration Unites the Class of 2024 for the Close to the School Year
Virtual evening ceremony celebrates eighth-graders on their completion of Middle SchoolRead More -
The GPS Community Celebrates Middle School Class Day
Afternoon virtual ceremony recognized students for character, citizenship, and participationRead More -
The GPS Community Celebrates Upper School Class Day
Virtual evening ceremony honored achievements in academics, athletics, the arts, and citizenship.Read More
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Notice of Non-Discrimination
Based on receipt of federal financial assistance through a Paycheck Protection Program loan administered through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the CAREs Act, the School acknowledges its obligation to prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, citizenship status, genetic information, handicap or disability in admissions, access, employment, tuition assistance, educational policies, or other school administered student and employee programs and activities. Questions regarding the School’s compliance with the application and administration of the School’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to Deborah Smith, Director of Human Resources, (423) 634-5440, dsmith@gps.edu, 205 Island Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405, or to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or to the SBA. Please refer to the School’s SBA Non-Discrimination Compliance Policy on the School’s website for information on how to file complaints with OCR or the SBA.
Based on receipt of federal financial assistance through a Paycheck Protection Program loan administered through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the CAREs Act, the School acknowledges its obligation to prohibit discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, citizenship status, genetic information, handicap or disability in admissions, access, employment, tuition assistance, educational policies, or other school administered student and employee programs and activities. Questions regarding the School’s compliance with the application and administration of the School’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to Deborah Smith, Director of Human Resources, (423) 634-5440, dsmith@gps.edu, 205 Island Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405, or to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or to the SBA. Please refer to the School’s SBA Non-Discrimination Compliance Policy on the School’s website for information on how to file complaints with OCR or the SBA.
This notice will remain in effect until the School has satisfied and paid off the SBA Paycheck Protection Loan.
