The Banner School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Frederick, MD
217 Dill Ave, Frederick, MD 21701
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Frederick since at least 2011
The Banner School is an independent private school in Frederick, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 82 students and around 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 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–8
- Students
- 82
- Teachers
- 11.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 46 girls, 36 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 62% 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
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Banner 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 The Banner School
What grades does The Banner School serve?
The Banner School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Banner School?
About 82 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Banner 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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