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#50 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 13% of private schools

Sheppard Pratt School

School · Hunt Valley, MD

A private school in Hunt Valley, MD serving grades 2nd – 12th.

Private

11201 PEPPER RD, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

  • 5.4:1 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)
A9.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,284
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index56%
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+3.8 / 10
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Enrollment59
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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 Sheppard Pratt 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 60Good Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

College educated

0%

Homeownership

0%

Poverty rate

0%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White55.9%
Black35.6%
Asian5.1%
Hispanic3.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Paul's SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0PK–124.3 mi1,231Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Sheppard Pratt School is listed in Hunt Valley, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Sheppard Pratt School

Sheppard Pratt School is a private school in Hunt Valley, MD, serving approximately 59 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sheppard Pratt School

What grades does Sheppard Pratt School serve?

Sheppard Pratt School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend Sheppard Pratt School?

Sheppard Pratt School has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheppard Pratt School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sheppard Pratt School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Sheppard Pratt School rank in MD?

Sheppard Pratt School ranks #50 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Sheppard Pratt School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sheppard Pratt School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Sheppard Pratt School a private school?

Yes, Sheppard Pratt 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 Sheppard Pratt School a religious school?

No, Sheppard Pratt School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
59
Gender Split
97% M / 3% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
214 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Baltimore County
Area population (ZIP 21031)
25
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 21031; 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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