2020 Best Schools in TowsonAbout this List

Loyola Blakefield

• Private School
• Towson, MD
• 6-12
• 71 reviews

Freshman: I love Loyola. There is so many sports, clubs, classes, and opportunities for students. I am involved in multiple clubs and activities. I am heavily involved in the theatre program through acting, production, tech, and management. I joined the American Politica club this year. I am active in the Speech and Debate program. I also play drums for the school’s Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band. I enjoy meeting/have met new friends and friends for life. The academics are great and the curriculum is great. If I need help, I have teachers, counselors, and other students as resources. This is my 4th year as a student at Loyola and I love it!
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• A+

• 957 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Eastern Technical High School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 567 reviews

Senior: As a graduating senior, i can look back and say this high school is the most bitter sweet. It was very demanding with school work and the workload was overbearing at times, but the all nighters and last minute papers taught me time management and helped me create a work ethic that embraces challenges. i was part of the Allied Health program and i was not sure what i wanted to do with my life, but with the wisdom and guidance from the teachers, i now have a goal to become a Registered/Travel Nurse! If there is one thing i could change about Eastern Tech, it would be the dress code because wearing pants in humid weather is torturous!
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• A+

• 1,174 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 503 reviews

Freshman: No doubt the best high school in the area if you are interested in art, cooking, singing, acting, or in any way expressing yourself. The most welcoming, accepting, and tolerant school in Maryland. I love it here, and everyone else I talk to does as well! They also offer many college readiness and advanced academics programs. If you are more interested in athletics, this is not the school for you. It is also a beautiful school with a wonderful environment. Many students walk to the Five Guys next door after school! The "Carver Culture", as the students here call it, is completely different than any other school, and we take so much pride in that fact.
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• A+

• 878 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dulaney High School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 353 reviews

Alum: Dulaney was an amazing school ! The teachers were very friendly and eager to teach. My senior year I was beyond sad to leave I would highly recommend Dulaney. The students were attentive and very ambitious to learn. Dulaney offer's many activity's that you can get involved in like track,football, basketball and theater just to name a few. Dulaney is all about their students and making sure they have all the necessities they need to be successful through out there 4 years. If I could change one thing about Dulaney it would be more activity's for the seniors, yes they offer painting the rock, senior breakfast and many other things but what about senior movie day, senior dance? just some recommendations of activity's before our two big days which are prom and graduation. Other then that Dulaney is an incredible school for our youth!
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• A+

• 1,828 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Towson High School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 409 reviews

Alum: Towson High School offers numerous AP classes taught by excellent teachers that challenged and prepared me for college. I liked how most teachers are approachable and friendly. This allowed the school environment to be more casual and fun. I also saw that most of my fellow students are responsible and self-disciplined. They healthily balance their studies and social lives. Also, the school's theatrical productions are a must see! There are many talented singers in this school! There are many clubs to pick from and to meet new people. Overall, Towson High is an excellent school for those who want to be surrounded by a positive environment while being pushed academically to be ready for their college life.
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• A+

• 1,509 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Calvert Hall College High School

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• 9-12
• 242 reviews

Senior: Calvert Hall has been my high school since 2015 when I enrolled. I participate in several activities and clubs including track and leadership. One thing I like about my school is how they engaged the students are. Another thing I like is the diversity students come from 123 zip codes with different backgrounds. This diversity allows me to interact with a wide range of people, hence giving me a taste of the real world. Lastly, the academic support is tremendous, faculty members are forthcoming with resources and information to facilitate learning. They avail themselves to ensure our success. One thing I would like to see change is the disciplinary rules. While most of the rules are reasonable, some are absurd for example, students can get a detention for having their shirt untucked. I understand that the school has a reputation to keep but students shouldn’t get detention over something that can easily be fixed. Overall it is a great school and I have made many friends and memories
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• A

• 1,163 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Western School of Technology & Environmental Science

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 526 reviews

Freshman: I am a freshman in Western Tech and it is a very good school compared with the others in Baltimore County. The school does give you challenging courses and they main priority is to prepare you for college. The teachers are average, some teachers are really good while others are not as good in conducting a classroom appropriately, like in most schools. Western Tech has so many clubs it’s unbelievable and the amount of diversity we have in each classroom is to a great extent. Western Tech has clubs relating to culture like African Student Association and South Asian Student Association and other clubs like the Fishing club. They need improvement on how to spend student’s downtime. They try by doing Cultural Coalescence and Club day, but in my opinion we should have a break in time called Study Hall where students can get caught up in their school work, chill out, and study! Overall Western Tech is the number one school to go to!
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• A

• 910 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

West Towson Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• K-5

• A-

• 517 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riderwood Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• K-5

• A-

• 431 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hampton Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5
• 1 review

Parent: I have a 4th grader and a 2nd grader at Hampton and we love the school! Mrs. Kaiser has been the principle there for 14 years and commands respect while being loved by the children! A truly rare find anymore in schools! Hampton also just finished up a 19 million dollar renovation giving the school a wonderful feel with a bright library, a tv studio for the 5th graders with a green screen!!, Promethean Boards (interactive white boards) and speakers in the ceilings have the teachers very excited to teach. Hampton is overall a wonderful learning environment with a great leader picking great teachers!
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• A-

• 585 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rodgers Forge Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• K-5

• A-

• 428 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet School of Technology

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• K-5
• 3 reviews

Parent: Cromwell is the best school and the teachers are out of this world! They really get to know your child. They are hands on and completely involved in your child's education. They are transparent in the way that they teach. They respond to emails same day if not that day for the variance more. They are always available for conferences or whatever your child might need to succeed.
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• A-

• 304 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lutherville Laboratory Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• A-

• 403 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stoneleigh Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• K-5

• A-

• 724 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ridgely Middle School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8
• 3 reviews

Middle School Student: I'm a sixth grader at Ridgely Middle School. It's an amazing school! I love it here at RMS. There is no bullying, the teachers are so nice, and I've made so many new friends. I have learned so much and the curriculum is great. The new grading policy is confusing though. The only bad thing I have to say is that the hallways are too narrowing and are always crowded. I would recommend this school to anyone.
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• A-

• 1,233 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dumbarton Middle School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8
• 5 reviews

Middle School Student: I attend this school so I know firsthand that this is an amazing school. My brother went here and got into his first choice college, to. It's not as diverse as I would like it to be, but it's way more diverse than many schools. The teachers are amazing and there are many sports that you can play, such as track, cross country, football, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, etc.
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• B+

• 1,145 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Loch Raven High School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 9-12
• 257 reviews

Parent: Loch Raven has been a good experience for my children. What is good is great, but it is not perfect. It’s strength is it’s teachers. My children have had exceptional teachers at Loch Raven. They have had a few bad ones too. The college counseling has also be exceptional. I wish there were more parent involvement. There are a few parents that try but no one shows up which is a shame because LR has a lot to offer. The sports are decent if you rate it by coaching and team experience and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.
My daughter is a senior applying to very competitive schools and I fully expect she will get into these schools. As for her preparedness, I assume she is ready but I guess that remains to be seen. Overall, I recommend Loch Raven because whatever weaknesses it may have are made up for by the special people who work there.
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• B+

• 839 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sudbrook Magnet Middle School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8
• 4 reviews

Niche User: BEST. SCHOOL.PERIOD. I went here when I was a child. I had a great time here, teachers were great, atmosphere was great, students were great. REALLY RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL!!!!!
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• B+

• 1,034 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chatsworth School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5
• 1 review

Alum: A diverse school with devoted teachers, a nice facility, and an overall great place for kids to grow.
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• B

• 375 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pleasant Plains Elementary School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• B-

• 636 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Loch Raven Technical Academy

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8
• 4 reviews

• C+

• 753 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

White Oak School

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• C+

• 115 Students
• 3:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Halstead Academy

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• PK, K-5

• C+

• 521 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Meadowood Education Center

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD
• 6-8

• C-

• 37 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Baltimore Actor's Theatre Convervatory

• Private School
• Baltimore, MD
• K-12
• 3 reviews

• A

• 19 Students
• 3:1 Student-Teacher Ratio