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The Trellis School

Special education school · Grades K–12

Sparks Glencoe, MD

14500A York Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152

Overall grade: B+

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Sparks Glencoe since at least 2011

The Trellis School is a special education school in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 54 students and around 6 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 315% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 227 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
54
Teachers
8.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 13 girls, 41 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
227 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of special education schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 28 special education schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    13’11–1218’13–1434’15–1639’17–1846’19–2056’21–2254’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K1
    11
    22
    32
    44
    52
    65
    710
    86
    93
    107
    118
    123

    Student body

    White54%
    Black26%
    Asian11%
    Two or more races7%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

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

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    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?

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    Questions about The Trellis School

    What grades does The Trellis School serve?

    The Trellis School serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend The Trellis School?

    About 54 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Trellis 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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