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#159 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 42% of private schools

Phillips School - Laurel

School

8920 WHISKEY BOTTOM RD, Laurel, MD 20723

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

4.9:1

Score

6.6

Grades

4th – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

4.9:1

Score

6.6

Grades

4th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#159 of 378

In Laurel

#1 of 5

public schools

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About Phillips School - Laurel

Phillips School - Laurel is a private school in Laurel, MD. Phillips School - Laurel serves approximately 74 students, and covers grades 4th-12th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Phillips School - Laurel has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it comparesOn par with MD schools

6.6

This school 6.6 · Average
MD avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 74 students, Phillips School - Laurel is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 4.9:1 students to teachers, Phillips School - Laurel sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Phillips School - Laurel is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How Phillips School - Laurel compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in Laurel, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio

4.9:1

This School

13.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

702

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.6

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 78.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 10.8% vs 0%

White 9.5% vs 0%

Asian 1.4% vs 0%

Phillips School - Laurel Laurel Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Phillips School - Laurel (this school)	—	74	4.9:1	6.6
Laurel Woods Elementary	0.8 mi	596	11.7:1	5.8
Maryland City Elementary	1.3 mi	431	11.6:1	5.2
Laurel Elementary	1.4 mi	498	12.8:1	5.4
Forest Ridge Elementary	1.7 mi	679	13.1:1	6.8
Brock Bridge Elementary	1.7 mi	532	11.6:1	4.3
Monarch Global Academy PCS Laurel Campus	1.9 mi	832	13.6:1	8.9
Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill	2.3 mi	36	4:1	5.8
Laurel High	2.5 mi	2,179	17.9:1	4.9
Oaklands Elementary	2.6 mi	462	13.2:1	5.4
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle	2.7 mi	1,033	14.5:1	5.6
Scotchtown Hills Elementary	2.7 mi	568	15.4:1	3.6
Murray Hill Middle	2.8 mi	600	12.2:1	7.4
Gorman Crossing Elementary	2.8 mi	728	13.5:1	8.1
Deerfield Run Elementary	3.1 mi	512	14.6:1	4.3
James H. Harrison Elementary	3.4 mi	301	9.1:1	5.6
Hammond Elementary	3.7 mi	739	15.7:1	8.0
Bond Mill Elementary	3.7 mi	468	14.6:1	4.9
Hammond Middle	3.7 mi	582	15.3:1	7.9
Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter	4.1 mi	1,686	17.2:1	7.8
Montpelier Elementary	4.2 mi	571	16.3:1	5.1

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

A+ 9.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.9:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.8 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,170

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 37%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

B- 4.6 / 10

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Enrollment 74

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 78.4%

Hispanic 10.8%

White 9.5%

Asian 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

8920 WHISKEY BOTTOM RD, Laurel, MD 20723

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Phillips School - Laurel may also want to explore other schools in the area. Monarch Global Academy PCS Laurel Campus (rated 8.9/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Gorman Crossing Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Murray Hill Middle (rated 7.4/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Laurel, see our Laurel schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
THE JULIA BROWN SCHOOL Laurel	0.7 mi	47	2.9
Laurel Woods Elementary Laurel	0.8 mi	596	5.8
Maryland City Elementary Laurel	1.3 mi	431	5.2
Brock Bridge Elementary Laurel	1.7 mi	532	4.3
Forest Ridge Elementary Laurel	1.7 mi	679	6.8
Laurel Elementary Laurel	1.4 mi	498	5.4
Monarch Global Academy PCS Laurel Campus Laurel	1.9 mi	832	8.9
ST MARY OF THE MILLS SCHOOL Laurel	1.5 mi	230	6.0
ST VINCENT PALLOTTI HIGH SCHOOL Laurel	1.6 mi	410	5.5
Bollman Bridge Elementary Jessup	2.3 mi	754	5.2
Patuxent Valley Middle Jessup	2.3 mi	843	6.8
Oaklands Elementary Laurel	2.6 mi	462	5.4
Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings formerly Oak Hill Laurel	2.3 mi	36	5.8
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle Laurel	2.7 mi	1,033	5.6
Laurel High Laurel	2.5 mi	2,179	4.9
Murray Hill Middle Laurel	2.8 mi	600	7.4
Gorman Crossing Elementary Laurel	2.8 mi	728	8.1
Deerfield Run Elementary Laurel	3.1 mi	512	4.3
Scotchtown Hills Elementary Laurel	2.7 mi	568	3.6
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF LAUREL Laurel	2.8 mi	136	6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 20723 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$129,870

Median Home Value

$508,000

Median Rent

$1,986/mo

Population

36,319

College Educated

60.4%

Homeownership

69.6%

Avg Commute

28.9 min

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Median Age

37.2

Similar Schools

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MUSLIM COMMUNITY SCHOOL/ALIM ACADEMY Potomac, MD	75	6.6
LAUREL HALL SCHOOL Frederick, MD	54	6.7
LINWOOD SCHOOL Ellicott City, MD	48	6.7
TRUTH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hagerstown, MD	58	6.4
THE HIGHLANDS SCHOOL Bel Air, MD	65	6.3
BELAIR BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bowie, MD	54	6.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Phillips School - Laurel

What grades does Phillips School - Laurel serve?

Phillips School - Laurel serves students in grades 4th through 12th.

How many students attend Phillips School - Laurel?

Phillips School - Laurel has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips School - Laurel?

The student-teacher ratio at Phillips School - Laurel is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Phillips School - Laurel rank in MD?

Phillips School - Laurel ranks #159 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Phillips School - Laurel's MySchoolScout rating?

Phillips School - Laurel has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Phillips School - Laurel a private school?

Yes, Phillips School - Laurel 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 Phillips School - Laurel a religious school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 30 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 18 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 4th – 12th
Enrollment: 74
Gender Split: 89% M / 11% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Howard County
Phone: (301) 470-1620

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