Gilman School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Baltimore, MD
5407 Roland Ave Ste 1, Baltimore, MD 21210
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Baltimore
- 97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 70% of independent schools in Maryland
- Serving families in Baltimore since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Baltimore, Maryland, Gilman School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,017 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of independent schools in Maryland. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school. The school reports that about 97% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 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–12
- Students
- 1,017
- Teachers
- 163.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.2
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 97% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 70% of independent schools in Maryland (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 87% of independent schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 30 independent 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 Gilman School 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 Gilman School
What grades does Gilman School serve?
Gilman School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Gilman School?
About 1,017 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gilman 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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