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#143 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 38% of private schools
Linwood School
School · Ellicott City, MD
A private school in Ellicott City, MD serving grades 1st – 12th.
3421 MARTHA BUSH DR, Ellicott City, MD 21043
- 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 Linwood 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,846
Median home value
$607,300
Median rent
$1,964/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21043; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Edlp at Woodlawn High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10 | 4.5 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Arlington Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 193 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Linwood School is listed in Ellicott City, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Linwood School
Linwood School is a private school in Ellicott City, MD, serving approximately 48 students in grades 1st-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linwood School
What grades does Linwood School serve?
Linwood School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Linwood School?
Linwood School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linwood 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 Linwood School rank in MD?
Linwood School ranks #143 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Linwood School's MySchoolScout rating?
Linwood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Linwood School a private school?
Yes, Linwood 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 Linwood School a religious school?
No, Linwood School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Gender Split
- 81% M / 19% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Howard County
- Phone
- (410) 465-1352
- Area population (ZIP 21043)
- 47,134
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 21043; 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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