Very Good
#102 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 27% of private schools
Harford Day School
Elementary School · Bel Air, MD
A private elementary school in Bel Air, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
715 MOORES MILL RD, Bel Air, MD 21014
- 7.3:1 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 Harford Day 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,245/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bel Air), 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
$113,825
Median home value
$407,800
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21014; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Bel Air ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Homestead/wakefield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 1,057 | Compare → |
| Hickory ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 664 | 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.
Harford Day School is listed in Bel Air, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Harford Day School
Harford Day School is a private elementary school in Bel Air, MD, serving approximately 273 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harford Day School
What grades does Harford Day School serve?
Harford Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Harford Day School?
Harford Day School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harford Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harford Day School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Harford Day School rank in MD?
Harford Day School ranks #102 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Harford Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harford Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Harford Day School a private school?
Yes, Harford Day 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 Harford Day School a religious school?
No, Harford Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Harford County
- Phone
- (410) 838-4848
- Area population (ZIP 21014)
- 37,976
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 21014; 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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