The Sheppard Pratt School
Special education school · Grades 1–5
Frederick, MD
1285 Hillcrest Dr, Frederick, MD 21703
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Frederick, Maryland, The Sheppard Pratt School is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 5th grade. About 14 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 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 1–5
- Students
- 14
- Teachers
- 2 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 10 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of special education schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 11 special education schools in Maryland.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Sheppard Pratt 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 Sheppard Pratt School
What grades does The Sheppard Pratt School serve?
The Sheppard Pratt School serves grades 1–5.
How many students attend The Sheppard Pratt School?
About 14 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Sheppard Pratt 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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