Excellent
#19 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 5% of private schools
The Maryland School for the Blind
School · Baltimore, MD
A private school in Baltimore, MD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3501 TAYLOR AVE, Baltimore, MD 21236
- 4.7:1 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 The Maryland School for the Blind 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), 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
$92,130
Median home value
$306,800
Median rent
$1,591/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21236; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Children's GuildPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 1–11 | 1.9 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Arts & Ideas Sudbury SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| The Arrow Center for EducationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 3.1 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Christian Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 3.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Maryland School for the Blind is listed in Baltimore, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Maryland School for the Blind
The Maryland School for the Blind is a private school in Baltimore, MD, serving approximately 220 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Maryland School for the Blind
What grades does The Maryland School for the Blind serve?
The Maryland School for the Blind serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Maryland School for the Blind?
The Maryland School for the Blind has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Maryland School for the Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at The Maryland School for the Blind is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Maryland School for the Blind rank in MD?
The Maryland School for the Blind ranks #19 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Maryland School for the Blind's MySchoolScout rating?
The Maryland School for the Blind has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Maryland School for the Blind a private school?
Yes, The Maryland School for the Blind 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 The Maryland School for the Blind a religious school?
No, The Maryland School for the Blind is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Phone
- (410) 444-5000
- Area population (ZIP 21236)
- 39,653
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 21236; 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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