Girls Preparatory School

Girls Preparatory School is an all-girls day school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving grades 6 through 12. Enrollment falls between 500 and 700 students, which gives the school room for a broad academic program while keeping classes small enough for teachers to know each student well. GPS is independent and non-sectarian, drawing families from across the greater Chattanooga region.

The school's stated mission is to engage each girl's mind, build her confidence, and prepare her to lead with integrity. In practice, that shapes a classroom culture where girls are expected to speak up, take intellectual risks, and run the lab bench or the seminar discussion themselves. Modern language offerings include French and Spanish, paired with the usual core humanities, sciences, and arts.

The financial picture supports stability. GPS reported about $31.7 million in revenue and $57.7 million in net assets in 2024, with fundraising up roughly 74 percent year over year. For a faculty candidate, that signals room for professional development, manageable class loads, and a school not cutting corners. Chattanooga also has a lower cost of living than most cities with peer independent schools, so a teaching salary goes further on housing, childcare, and savings.

GPS hires across middle and upper school academic departments, athletics, arts, counseling, admissions, and advancement. Most faculty searches close before the school year starts; staff roles post year-round. For teachers drawn to single-sex education in a mid-sized Southern city, Girls Preparatory School deserves a close look.