Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Dickerson, MD
21830 Peach Tree Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Dickerson since at least 2011
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences is an independent private school in Dickerson, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 110 students and around 7 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 110
- Teachers
- 15.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 53 girls, 57 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 54% of independent elementary schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 26 independent elementary schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences
What grades does Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences serve?
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences?
About 110 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences?
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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