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Darchei Noam

Jewish · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–7

Baltimore, MD

4800 Mt. Hope Dr, Baltimore, MD 21215

Overall grade: B+

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

  • A-Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Montessori school in Baltimore
  • Small classes: about 5 students per teacher

In Baltimore, Maryland, Darchei Noam is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 59 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 173 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–7
Students
59
Teachers
11 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 41 girls, 18 boys
Religious affiliation
Jewish
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
173 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 59% of Montessori elementary schools in Maryland (5 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 78% of Montessori elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 27 Montessori elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    61’19–2033’21–2259’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K25
    K11
    18
    29
    312
    43
    55
    68
    73

    Student body

    White100%

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

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

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
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    • 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 Darchei Noam

    What grades does Darchei Noam serve?

    Darchei Noam serves grades Pre-K–7.

    How many students attend Darchei Noam?

    About 59 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Darchei Noam?

    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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