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Very Good

#91 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 24% of private schools

Villa Maria School

Middle School

2300 DULANEY VALLEY RD STE 1, Timonium, MD 21093

Private

Enrollment

85

Student-Teacher

7.1:1

Score

7.2

Grades

1st – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

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Villa Maria School

7.2/10

Middle School in Timonium · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Dulaney High

6.5/10

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7.0/10

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About Villa Maria School

Villa Maria School is a private middle school in Timonium, MD. Villa Maria School serves approximately 85 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Villa Maria School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares0.7 pts above MD schools
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • MD avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 85 students, Villa Maria School 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 7.1:1 students to teachers, Villa Maria School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Villa Maria School 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Villa Maria School compares to the 5 public schools in Timonium, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
This School
vs
16.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
85
This School
vs
779
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.2
This School
vs
8.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 75.3% vs 0%
White 11.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.7% vs 0%
Villa Maria School Timonium Public Avg

All Schools in Timonium

School Rating
Villa Maria School (this school) 7.2
Pot Spring Elementary 7.0
Dulaney High 6.5
Timonium Elementary 9.4
Pinewood Elementary 9.3
Mays Chapel Elementary 8.8

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 8.5 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,290
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 41%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Enrollment 85
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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 75.3%
White 11.8%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic 4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2300 DULANEY VALLEY RD STE 1, Timonium, MD 21093

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Villa Maria School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Ridgely Middle (rated 8.1/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Lutherville), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Cockeysville Middle (rated 6.2/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Cockeysville), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Timonium, see our Timonium schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Dulaney High Timonium 1.1 mi 6.5
Pot Spring Elementary Timonium 1.1 mi 7.0
Timonium Elementary Timonium 1.3 mi 9.4
Warren Elementary Cockeysville 1.7 mi 4.8
Ridgely Middle Lutherville 1.7 mi 8.1
HAVENWOOD CHURCH PRESCHOOL CENTER Lutherville 1.8 mi
Hampton Elementary Lutherville 2.5 mi 7.8
Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville 2.2 mi 8.0
VALLEY BAPTIST PRESCHOOL Lutherville 2.5 mi
Padonia International Elementary Cockeysville 2.1 mi 4.2
NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY SCHOOL Towson 2.7 mi 7.0
Cockeysville Middle Cockeysville 2.4 mi 6.2
LOTS OF LOVE DAYCARE AND SCHOOL Lutherville 2.6 mi
BRIDGES MONTESSORI OF TOWSON, INC Towson 2.8 mi 3.6
Pinewood Elementary Timonium 2.4 mi 9.3
APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S CENTER Cockeysville 2.4 mi 6.5
George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology Towson 3.0 mi 8.2
ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL Cockeysville 2.5 mi 5.1
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Towson 3.4 mi 4.9
Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet Baltimore 3.4 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 21093 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$121,771

Median Home Value

$466,200

Median Rent

$1,581/mo

Population

38,895

College Educated

67.9%

Homeownership

78.7%

Avg Commute

24.4 min

Poverty Rate

5%

Median Age

46.1

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GERSTELL ACADEMY Finksburg, MD 7.3
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LEGACY SCHOOL Eldersburg, MD 6.7
THE SUMMIT SCHOOL Edgewater, MD 8.1
MOTHER SETON ACADEMY Baltimore, MD 6.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Villa Maria School

What grades does Villa Maria School serve?

Villa Maria School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend Villa Maria School?

Villa Maria School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Maria School?

The student-teacher ratio at Villa Maria School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Villa Maria School rank in MD?

Villa Maria School ranks #91 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Villa Maria School's MySchoolScout rating?

Villa Maria 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 Villa Maria School a private school?

Yes, Villa Maria 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 Villa Maria School a religious school?

No, Villa Maria School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
7 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
15 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
85
Gender Split
84% M / 16% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
215 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Baltimore County

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