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#92 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 24% of private schools

Laurel Hall School - Frederick

School · Frederick, MD

A private school in Frederick, MD serving grades 3rd – 12th.

Private

4540 MACK AVE B, Frederick, MD 21703

  • 3.8:1 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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,218
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Diversity Index57%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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Enrollment38
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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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The neighborhood

Where Laurel Hall School - Frederick sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,084/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frederick), 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

$105,293

Median home value

$364,300

Median rent

$1,887/mo

College educated

42.9%

Homeownership

68.5%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White57.9%
Black28.9%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian5.3%
Two or More2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Laurel Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7private1–120.0 mi54Compare →
Frederick Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9private1–123.5 mi35Compare →
Monocacy Valley MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified4.8PK–94.3 mi350Compare →
Frederick Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–124.7 mi115Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Laurel Hall School - Frederick is listed in Frederick, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Laurel Hall School - Frederick

Laurel Hall School - Frederick is a private school in Frederick, MD, serving approximately 38 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Laurel Hall School - Frederick

What grades does Laurel Hall School - Frederick serve?

Laurel Hall School - Frederick serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Laurel Hall School - Frederick?

Laurel Hall School - Frederick has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hall School - Frederick?

The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hall School - Frederick is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Laurel Hall School - Frederick rank in MD?

Laurel Hall School - Frederick ranks #92 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Laurel Hall School - Frederick's MySchoolScout rating?

Laurel Hall School - Frederick has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Laurel Hall School - Frederick a private school?

Yes, Laurel Hall School - Frederick 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 Laurel Hall School - Frederick a religious school?

No, Laurel Hall School - Frederick is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
38
Gender Split
92% M / 8% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
203 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Frederick County
Area population (ZIP 21703)
41,766
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
34.8
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 21703; 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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