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#236 of 378 private schools in MD
Glenwood Academy
School · Glenwood, MD
A private school in Glenwood, MD serving grades 3rd – 12th.
3060 ROXBURY MILLS RD, Glenwood, MD 21738
- 3.2:1 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.
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Where Glenwood Academy 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$230,429
Median home value
$889,100
College educated
75.9%
Homeownership
98.6%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21738; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenelg Country SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 703 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Glenwood Academy is listed in Glenwood, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Glenwood Academy
Glenwood Academy is a private school in Glenwood, MD, serving approximately 51 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenwood Academy
What grades does Glenwood Academy serve?
Glenwood Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Glenwood Academy?
Glenwood Academy has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Academy is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Glenwood Academy rank in MD?
Glenwood Academy ranks #236 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Glenwood Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenwood Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Glenwood Academy a private school?
Yes, Glenwood Academy 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 Glenwood Academy a religious school?
No, Glenwood Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Phone
- (410) 489-6959
- Area population (ZIP 21738)
- 3,668
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 21738; 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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