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The Julia Brown School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3

Laurel, MD

9450 Madison Ave, Laurel, MD 20723

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in Laurel
  • Serving families in Laurel since at least 2011

The Julia Brown School is a Montessori school in Laurel, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. It has about 49 students and around 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 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–3
Students
49
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 21 girls, 28 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 67% of Montessori elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 27 Montessori elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    46’11–1234’13–1430’15–1618’17–1837’19–2047’21–2249’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K56
    K21
    113
    29
    36

    Student body

    White24%
    Hispanic or Latino24%
    Black24%
    Asian24%
    Two or more races2%

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Julia Brown School whether it takes part.

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    Questions about The Julia Brown School

    What grades does The Julia Brown School serve?

    The Julia Brown School serves grades Pre-K–3.

    How many students attend The Julia Brown School?

    About 49 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Julia Brown 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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