Excellent
#16 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 4% of private schools
Waldorf School of Baltimore
Elementary School · Baltimore, MD
A private elementary school in Baltimore, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4801 TAMARIND RD, Baltimore, MD 21209
- 4.1:1 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 Waldorf School of Baltimore 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 70Excellent 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
$87,669
Median home value
$418,800
Median rent
$1,640/mo
College educated
60.4%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Heights AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Pimlico Elementary/middleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Medfield Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–7 | 0.8 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| St Davids Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Waldorf School of Baltimore is listed in Baltimore, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Waldorf School of Baltimore
Waldorf School of Baltimore is a private elementary school in Baltimore, MD, serving approximately 114 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waldorf School of Baltimore
What grades does Waldorf School of Baltimore serve?
Waldorf School of Baltimore serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Waldorf School of Baltimore?
Waldorf School of Baltimore has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldorf School of Baltimore?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldorf School of Baltimore is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Waldorf School of Baltimore rank in MD?
Waldorf School of Baltimore ranks #16 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Waldorf School of Baltimore's MySchoolScout rating?
Waldorf School of Baltimore has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Waldorf School of Baltimore a private school?
Yes, Waldorf School of Baltimore 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 Waldorf School of Baltimore a religious school?
No, Waldorf School of Baltimore is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 114
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Phone
- (410) 367-6808
- Area population (ZIP 21209)
- 30,766
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 21209; 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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