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Baltimore Lab School

Special education school · Grades 1–12

Baltimore, MD

2220 Saint Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 86% of special education schools in Maryland
  • 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Baltimore since at least 2011

Baltimore Lab School is a special education school in Baltimore, Maryland, for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. It has about 110 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of special education schools in Maryland. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–12
Students
110
Teachers
31.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 60 girls, 50 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of special education schools in Maryland (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 75% of special education schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 28 special education schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    114’11–1293’13–14130’15–16137’17–18130’19–20116’21–22110’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    11
    21
    34
    41
    59
    613
    79
    812
    915
    1018
    1113
    1214

    Student body

    White63%
    Black20%
    Two or more races10%
    Asian5%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Baltimore Lab School whether it takes part.

    More about Maryland's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Baltimore Lab School

    What grades does Baltimore Lab School serve?

    Baltimore Lab School serves grades 1–12.

    How many students attend Baltimore Lab School?

    About 110 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Baltimore Lab School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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