Very Good
#88 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 23% of private schools
Mcdonogh School
School · Owings Mills, MD
A private school in Owings Mills, MD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
8600 MCDONOGH RD, Owings Mills, MD 21117
- 6.8:1 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 Mcdonogh 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 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,934
Median home value
$370,700
Median rent
$1,817/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21117; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour School at BaltimorePrivate · tuition | 7.5 | 2–12 | 2.4 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Talmudical Academy-baltimorePrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 874 | Compare → |
| Talmudical Academy of Baltimore, Inc.Private · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 874 | Compare → |
| Baltimore School of Independent LearnersPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.8 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mcdonogh School is listed in Owings Mills, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mcdonogh School
Mcdonogh School is a private school in Owings Mills, MD, serving approximately 1,416 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcdonogh School
What grades does Mcdonogh School serve?
Mcdonogh School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Mcdonogh School?
Mcdonogh School has an enrollment of approximately 1,416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonogh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonogh School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mcdonogh School rank in MD?
Mcdonogh School ranks #88 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Mcdonogh School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcdonogh School 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 Mcdonogh School a private school?
Yes, Mcdonogh 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 Mcdonogh School a religious school?
No, Mcdonogh School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,416
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 209
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Baltimore County
- Phone
- (443) 544-7072
- Area population (ZIP 21117)
- 61,337
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 21117; 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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