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Frederick County Public Schools, MD•
K-8
Parent: A great alternative choice to FCPS, smaller class sizes and a different approach to learning. A great school culture. My only wish was that the building was larger but they are actively looking for a new campus!... Read 6 reviews
Students 376
Student-teacher ratio 16:1
#145 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.
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Frederick County Public Schools, MD,
K-8,
6 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says A great alternative choice to FCPS, smaller class sizes and a different approach to learning. A great school culture. My only wish was that the building was larger but they are actively looking for a....
A great alternative choice to FCPS, smaller class sizes and a different approach to learning. A great school culture. My only wish was that the building was larger but they are actively looking for a....
Read 6 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 376,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
PK, K-8
Students 300
Student-teacher ratio 18:1
#173 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.
PK, K-8,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.
Read 2 reviews.
Students: 300,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
K-5
Students 82
Student-teacher ratio 13:1
#182 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.
K-5,
Students: 82,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Mclean, VA•
Private School•
PK, K-12
Parent: My kids have been attending Basis since before the pandemic, and we are so impressed! Rich academic curriculum, good inclusion of the arts, excellent opportunity for differentiation based on student needs. The teachers are dedicated and so are the parents to the kids' success. While the administration has been bumpy as the school has gotten established (only 5 years old), they earned their stripes during the pandemic. Organized, safety-focused and diligent about communication. We supplement school with sports leagues and scouting outside of school, which many parents do. Easy to do given the extensive choice you have in the DC area. Also appreciate the international study body with impressively bright students from all over the world. A real meritocracy, unlike other private schools that admit based on VIP status or connections/donations. In the next few years, this school will only continue to advance its place in the rankings.... Read 47 reviews
Students 522
Student-teacher ratio 7:1
Private School,
MCLEAN, VA,
PK, K-12,
47 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My kids have been attending Basis since before the pandemic, and we are so impressed! Rich academic curriculum, good inclusion of the arts, excellent opportunity for differentiation based on student....
My kids have been attending Basis since before the pandemic, and we are so impressed! Rich academic curriculum, good inclusion of the arts, excellent opportunity for differentiation based on student....
Read 47 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 522,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
Parent: Carroll Creek has that ability to bring out the best in every kid with their Montessory method. I love the way they teach theoretical and practical concepts along with great foundation in interpersonal skills. I definitely recommend this school.... Read 1 review
Students 318
Student-teacher ratio 19:1
#320 Best Public Elementary Schools in Maryland.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Carroll Creek has that ability to bring out the best in every kid with their Montessory method. I love the way they teach theoretical and practical concepts along with great foundation in...I definitely recommend this school..
Carroll Creek has that ability to bring out the best in every kid with their Montessory method. I love the way they teach theoretical and practical concepts along with great foundation in...I definitely recommend this school..
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 318,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
6-8
Students 545
Student-teacher ratio 17:1
#122 Best Public Middle Schools in Maryland.
6-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 545,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
9-12
Alum: Catoctin had a beautiful setting in the country and for the most part, it is one of the safest schools in Maryland. The staff is very supportive of all the students and they create a tight knit family. Academic wise, Catoctin gives students a wide variety of choices for classes for future careers. They offer online courses through other school and CTC courses for those who don't wish to go to a university after high school. In terms of sports, Catoctin is not one of the top tier schools for sports but still offers a variety of sports to get involved with. They have a decent list of clubs to choose from as well! Overall, I felt safe at Catoctin and my experience at Catoctin felt nurtured and directed for my best interest after high school.... Read 148 reviews
Students 749
#114 Best Public High Schools in Maryland.
9-12,
148 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Catoctin had a beautiful setting in the country and for the most part, it is one of the safest schools in Maryland. The staff is very supportive of all the students and they create a tight knit...In terms of sports, Catoctin is not one of the top tier schools for sports but still offers a variety of sports to get involved with. They have a decent list of clubs to choose from as well!Overall, I felt safe at Catoctin and my experience at Catoctin felt nurtured and directed for my best interest after high school..
Catoctin had a beautiful setting in the country and for the most part, it is one of the safest schools in Maryland. The staff is very supportive of all the students and they create a tight knit...In terms of sports, Catoctin is not one of the top tier schools for sports but still offers a variety of sports to get involved with. They have a decent list of clubs to choose from as well!Overall, I felt safe at Catoctin and my experience at Catoctin felt nurtured and directed for my best interest after high school..
Read 148 reviews.
Students: 749,
Emmitsburg, MD•
Parent: Welcoming, safe, inclusive. Academics are challenging. No "teaching to the tesr". Love that they uphold our family values and encourage a broader world view. Children who've graduated moved on to be ahead of their peers at high school. Do wish for more field trips...located in such a culturally rich, historic location.... Read 8 reviews
Students 227
EMMITSBURG, MD,
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Welcoming, safe, inclusive. Academics are challenging. No "teaching to the tesr". Love that they uphold our family values and encourage a broader world view. Children who've graduated moved on to be....
Welcoming, safe, inclusive. Academics are challenging. No "teaching to the tesr". Love that they uphold our family values and encourage a broader world view. Children who've graduated moved on to be....
Read 8 reviews.
Students: 227,
Waynesboro, PA•
Students 126
Student-teacher ratio 11:1
WAYNESBORO, PA,
Students: 126,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
Hagerstown, MD•
Students 101
HAGERSTOWN, MD,
Students: 101,
Students 74
Student-teacher ratio 4:1
Students: 74,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,
6-12
Students 56
6-12,
Students: 56,
1-12
Students 55
1-12,
Students: 55,
Blue Ridge Summit, PA•
Students 12
Student-teacher ratio 6:1
BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, PA,
Students: 12,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
PK, K
Student-teacher ratio 12:1
PK, K,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
Annapolis, MD•
Parent: Key School lives up to all expectations. In their marketing, they are presented as a rigorous, inquiry-based school for students who are curious about the world around them, and that is exactly who they are and what they offer. The classes are challenging and their teachers have high expectations. Guidance and support is offered but creativity and individualism is accepted, even encouraged. Key is certainly a Maryland gem!... Read 148 reviews
Students 655
Student-teacher ratio 5:1
ANNAPOLIS, MD,
148 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Key School lives up to all expectations. In their marketing, they are presented as a rigorous, inquiry-based school for students who are curious about the world around them, and that is exactly who....
Key School lives up to all expectations. In their marketing, they are presented as a rigorous, inquiry-based school for students who are curious about the world around them, and that is exactly who....
Students: 655,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
Fredericksburg, VA•
Online School•
Alum: As a former student of Rise Hybrid Private Academy, I highly recommend to anyone debating to enroll! Not only did this Academy enable me to excel both in and out of the classroom, but the students/teacher became family. Students receive an unparalleled education while still having fun! I will forever cherish my memories of AP Biology dissection labs, the field trip to Washington DC, even one on one math (which wasn’t my strong suit🤣yet it is still a major memory, proving the impact of this school and teacher!), Secret Santa during the holidays, and many more. Through this Academy, I established a foundation in advanced education as well as life skills such as communication, time management/efficiency, and work ethic. I would not be the person I am today had I not enrolled in Rise Hybrid Private Academy!... Read 10 reviews
Students 20
Online School,
FREDERICKSBURG, VA,
10 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says As a former student of Rise Hybrid Private Academy, I highly recommend to anyone debating to enroll! Not only did this Academy enable me to excel both in and out of the classroom, but the....
As a former student of Rise Hybrid Private Academy, I highly recommend to anyone debating to enroll! Not only did this Academy enable me to excel both in and out of the classroom, but the....
Read 10 reviews.
Students: 20,
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