Excellent

#6 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 1% of private schools

Baltimore Lab School

School · Baltimore, MD

A private school in Baltimore, MD serving grades 1st – 12th.

Private

2220 SAINT PAUL ST, Baltimore, MD 21218

2.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

A+9.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio2.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A+9.6 / 10

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School Day Length7.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours1,404

Diversity & Inclusion

A-7.6 / 10

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Diversity Index53%

Community Context

Data not available

School Profile

A-8.2 / 10

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Enrollment116

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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Baltimore Lab School 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 96Walker's Paradise
Transit 83Excellent Transit
Bike 86Very Bikeable
City Safety: High5,784/100K

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,378

Median home value

$229,800

Median rent

$1,239/mo

College educated

43.7%

Homeownership

49.1%

Poverty rate

23.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White66.4%

Black11.2%

Hispanic10.3%

Two or More6.0%

Asian5.2%

Pacific Islander0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

School	Score	Grades	Distance	Enrollment	Compare
Islamic Community SchoolPrivate · tuition	4.4private	1–10	1.3 mi	30	Compare →
St Elizabeth SchoolPrivate · tuition	8.6private	3–12	1.7 mi	134	Compare →
William S. Baer SchoolEnrollment path unverified	2.4	PK–12	2.2 mi	154	Compare →
Mount Clare Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition	6.5private	2–12	2.6 mi	37	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.

Baltimore Lab School is listed in Baltimore, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Baltimore Lab School

Baltimore Lab School is a private school in Baltimore, MD, serving approximately 116 students in grades 1st-12th with a 2.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 378 private schools in MD.

What's said publicly about Baltimore Lab School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Baltimore Lab School (BLS) is a nonpublic special education institution serving students in grades 1–12 who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities and ADHD 1. The school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, within Goucher Hall, which is identified as one of the historic Old Goucher College Buildings 1. Founded in September 2000, BLS was established as a division of The Lab School of Washington, its parent school located in Washington D.C. 1. Both institutions were founded by Sally L. Smith, a leader in special education who served as administrator for both schools until her death in 2007 1.

Sources (1)

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baltimore Lab School

What grades does Baltimore Lab School serve?

Baltimore Lab School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend Baltimore Lab School?

Baltimore Lab School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Lab School?

The student-teacher ratio at Baltimore Lab School is 2.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Baltimore Lab School rank in MD?

Baltimore Lab School ranks #6 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Baltimore Lab School's MySchoolScout rating?

Baltimore Lab School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Baltimore Lab School a private school?

Yes, Baltimore Lab School 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 Baltimore Lab School a religious school?

No, Baltimore Lab School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades: 1st – 12th
Enrollment: 116
Gender Split: 71% M / 29% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 46
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7.8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Baltimore city
Phone: (410) 735-0053
Area population (ZIP 21218): 44,903
Area average commute: 27.8 min
Area median age: 34.6

Official sources & links

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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 21218; 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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