The Goddard School
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Ellicott City, MD
5633 Waterloo Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
In Ellicott City, Maryland, The Goddard School is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 6 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 190 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–K
- Students
- 6
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 3 girls, 3 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 190 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of preschool programs in Maryland.
- Compared with 87 preschool programs in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Goddard 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 Goddard School
What grades does The Goddard School serve?
The Goddard School serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend The Goddard School?
About 6 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Goddard 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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