Excellent
#22 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 6% of private schools
Glenelg Country School
School · Ellicott City, MD
A private school in Ellicott City, MD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
12793 FOLLY QUARTER RD, Ellicott City, MD 21042
- 4.4:1 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 Glenelg Country 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$190,504
Median home value
$674,700
Median rent
$2,253/mo
College educated
74.7%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21042; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapelgate Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Glenwood AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | 3–12 | 4.5 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Glenelg Country School is listed in Ellicott City, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Glenelg Country School
Glenelg Country School is a private school in Ellicott City, MD, serving approximately 703 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenelg Country School
What grades does Glenelg Country School serve?
Glenelg Country School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Glenelg Country School?
Glenelg Country School has an enrollment of approximately 703 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenelg Country School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenelg Country School is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Glenelg Country School rank in MD?
Glenelg Country School ranks #22 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Glenelg Country School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenelg Country School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Glenelg Country School a private school?
Yes, Glenelg Country 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 Glenelg Country School a religious school?
No, Glenelg Country School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 703
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 159
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Phone
- (410) 531-8600
- Area population (ZIP 21042)
- 43,021
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 21042; 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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