#1 Best Independent Schools in Baltimore, MD
The Bryn Mawr School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Baltimore, MD
A+Overall gradeAll girls709 students6 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Baltimore, MD
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Baltimore, MD. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Baltimore, MD
Gilman School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
A+Overall gradeAll boys1,017 students6 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Baltimore, MD
The Park School of Baltimore
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Baltimore, MD
A+Overall grade839 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Baltimore, MD
New Century School the
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 63% since 2013–14
Baltimore, MD
AOverall grade67 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Baltimore, MD
Calvert School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
Baltimore, MD
A-Overall grade630 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Baltimore, MD
The Greenmount School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
Baltimore, MD
A-Overall grade113 students8 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Baltimore, MD
Waldorf School of Baltimore
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Baltimore since at least 2011
Baltimore, MD
B+Overall grade143 students9 students per teacher
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