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#176 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 46% of private schools
Apple Tree Children's Center
School · Cockeysville, MD
A private school in Cockeysville, MD serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
221 OLD PADONIA RD, Cockeysville, MD 21030
- 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Apple Tree Children's Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,875
Median home value
$435,500
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
43.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,231 | Compare → |
| Valley Baptist PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK | 2.9 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Ridge/ruxton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 1.8 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Apple Tree Children's Center is listed in Cockeysville, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Apple Tree Children's Center
Apple Tree Children's Center is a private school in Cockeysville, MD, serving approximately 36 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #176 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apple Tree Children's Center
What grades does Apple Tree Children's Center serve?
Apple Tree Children's Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Apple Tree Children's Center?
Apple Tree Children's Center has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Tree Children's Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Apple Tree Children's Center is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Apple Tree Children's Center rank in MD?
Apple Tree Children's Center ranks #176 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Apple Tree Children's Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Apple Tree Children's Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Apple Tree Children's Center a private school?
Yes, Apple Tree Children's Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Apple Tree Children's Center a religious school?
No, Apple Tree Children's Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Phone
- (410) 560-0611
- Area population (ZIP 21030)
- 25,312
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21030; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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