2023 Best Schools Offering AP Courses in the Baltimore Area

• Baltimore, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.41 out of 5  289 reviews

Parent: We chose Bryn Mawr to start our daughter’s educational journey, and having almost completed her kindergarten year, I can say with wholehearted enthusiasm that BMS is a special place. Girls can be girls. They can love unicorns and also build robots. Our daughter last week tromped in waders through the stream on campus with and found a salamander! She has told us about the values she has been learning in the values curriculum - that she can do hard things, can be anything, and can choose to live fearlessly and act with kindness. There is an almost summer camp-like set of traditions and annual events that make the school feel cozy. The teachers bring learning to life through fun dances, songs and hysterical characters/skits! The 5th graders help younger students get out of their cars at drop-off with a cheerful “good morning” and “have a great day” and a thumbs up! The after-school dance program is fantastic and the seasonal music recitals are precious!... Read 289 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 700

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Baltimore, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  70 reviews

Senior: Over the course of my 7 years at Gilman, I have fallen in love with the community I became apart of. Like any school, Gilman certainly has its flaws, but I would say the pros outnumber the cons 100 to 1. The teachers in both the middle and upper school are extremely passionate, hardworking, and caring people. The course load is certainly heavy at times, but if you manage your time properly and make sure to seek help from teachers, it is easy to be successful. Regarding social life, there is a group for everyone. Over time, you'll not only find yourself surrounded by a loyal group of immediate friends, but you can have a relationship with nearly everyone in the grade. In my personal opinion being on a sports team, club, or class is just like having a separate friend group. Leaving Gilman this year, I am confident that I am ready for the academic/social life college has to offer, and can call all the members of my graduating class brothers.... Read 70 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,023

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Annapolis, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.54 out of 5  148 reviews

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

• grade A+

• Students 664

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Howard County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  320 reviews

Junior: I love Marriotts Ridge. Almost all of my teachers have genuinely cared for the student’s education and put in full effort to teach them. I had a lot of teachers I was very comfortable and close with. I always felt safe at Marriotts Ridge. All the counselors are so kind and helpful as well. I love how involved with sports, clubs, etc everyone is. Most of the students value their education which sets a great example for everyone else, and creates a studious environment. Spirit weeks and athletic events are always so enjoyable, especially because so many people participate!... Read 320 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,597

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Howard County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.94 out of 5  343 reviews

Junior: I love this school. The students are surprisingly accepting of people: I have only ever encountered a few rude students. The academics are great, the afterschool activities are great... the only things I have to complain about are the stress levels due to schoolwork and the cafeteria food! I'm a part of the theatre department, and it is without doubt one of my favorite things about the school. Family friends who have come to see our shows say that they forgot that they were watching a high school performance. There is a lot of time and effort that the students, teachers, and volunteers alike put into these shows, but the memories are worth it. Similar praise goes to our band program. We have been asked to perform throughout Europe and the US, but we prefer to only travel once a year. The athletics are a huge part of the culture. All of the athletes are so talented. Fair warning, though: If you're looking for a good cheerleading school, cross River Hill off of the list.... Read 343 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,470

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• D•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.39 out of 5  74 reviews

Alum: I attended Park School for 13 years (Kindergarten-12th Grade) and I couldn’t have wished for a better experience. I received a phenomenal education which prepared me well for college and taught me core values of advocating for myself, thinking outside the box, challenging my mind and more! The teachers want nothing more than for their students to succeed which is made possible by their incredible teaching as well as other recourses Park offers such as tutoring, counseling, and more! I honestly have nothing bad to say about Park School and after 13 years, I believe that speaks for itself. The school mainly has a hands on learning style but teachers frequently ask their students how they thrive (and what learning style works best for them). Personally, I believe it’s the incredible staff and students excited to learn which makes Park so special but we also have a incredible campus. I wish everyone had the opportunity to attend this pre K- 12 institution.... Read 74 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 827

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Baltimore, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  99 reviews

Parent: Our son starts in First grade this year after an incredibly successful Kindergarten experience during the pandemic last year. As a parent who personally visited and evaluated 11 private schools in the city prior to enrolling our first child in FSB, I'm confident our due diligence was rewarded with the experience we had as a family for our first child. Not only was he able to go in-person most of the year, due to COVID-related precautions, he was in a class with only five other students. This led to an incredibly personalized experience with an enthusiastic and involved teacher and teacher's assistant. The support from the administration and parent's association was incredible. Maybe the greatest feature of FSB is the student body. It is comprised of aspiring young boys and girls who are academically committed and are supported by dedicated families who also value diversity and Quaker values. We look forward to many more rewarding years for him and his little brother next year... Read 99 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 813

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Owings Mills, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.58 out of 5  110 reviews

Parent: Our daughter started at Garrison Forest in 5th grade (switched from a Baltimore County Public School) and we wish we moved her sooner! She is currently in 6th grade and has blossomed into a wonderful student, a passionate leader, and a caring community member. Garrison offers the most caring, encouraging, welcoming and, simultaneously, academically rigorous experience. Every person on that campus wants our daughters to succeed. The education is geared specifically toward empowering and encouraging girls to take changes in science, math, arts, sports, and anything else you can think of. Having visited and looked at all the private schools in our area, we could not imagine our daughter anywhere else. She goes to school with a huge smile on her face and come home full of amazing stories and experiences.... Read 110 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 513

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Howard County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.65 out of 5  360 reviews

Senior: Overall, my high school experience has been very good! This has been mostly because of the amazing teachers at Centennial. They exceed the expectation set on them by relating to their students rather than just teaching them. I have not met a student who has not felt connected to at least one of their teachers. Through sharing stories of their personal lives or sharing their troubles both now and in the past, the teachers at Centennial are able to capture their students attention and make them feel supported and educated. As well as being amazing educators, the teachers at Centennial are always there when I need someone to talk to. I feel comfortable sharing with them, and they always give me advice. When something is going wrong in my life, I know there is always a teacher there with time to listen. Along with the fantastic teachers, Centennial has many after school activities to offer that make me excited to go to school in the morning. Overall, I give Centennial a thumbs up!... Read 360 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,467

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Ellicott City, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.01 out of 5  67 reviews

Parent: My daughter has been going to GCS for 7 years ago and is moving on to the Middle School next year. She is thriving academically and socially. The academics are challenging, but not overwhelming. She has become an exceptional writer and has fallen in love with STEM and the fine arts. Outside of the classroom, there is a positive sense of camaraderie among the students, faculty and parents. What stands out to me most is her relationship with her teachers. The teachers go above and beyond to mentor their students and instill a genuine love of learning. GCS continues to exceed our expectations in every way. GCS checked every box for us.... Read 67 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 761

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Severna Park, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  109 reviews

Parent: Severn school is a community of educators, staff, students and families who care about one another and want to see the young adults at this school excel. I’m a parent of a daughter heading to her 10th grade year and her freshman year was amazing. She was able to balance her school work, sports and extracurricular activities without any issues. As a matter of fact, it was hard getting her to leave school in the evenings. Severn offers a top notch learning environment that challenges your child but also prepares them for college. My daughter has the same advisor for the four years at Severn which gives her that comfort in knowing he’s there for her throughout any challenge. The head of the school, Doug Lagarde makes sure he communicates with the students and parents on a daily basis. He encourages the older student body to be there for the younger students. I just can’t say enough great things about this school.... Read 109 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 892

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Baltimore, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.46 out of 5  182 reviews

Parent: My daughter has been at RPCS since Kindergarten and is now in high school. We couldn't love the school more! From my very first kindergarten parent-teacher conference, I was amazed at how well her teacher knew my daughter - her personality, her strengths, her quirks, her opportunities -- in that one year alone I saw the incredible benefit of RPCS's small class sizes and excellent, committed teachers. Now, in high school, my daughter is in honors and AP classes, 4 different clubs, and playing Varsity sports. She is confident in all facets of school, and we are thrilled at her impressive studying, writing, and speaking skills. I would highly recommend RPCS to parents of any age children - the school is a truly warm, joyful place where children are supported as they excel academically and socially.... Read 182 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 531

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Howard County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.09 out of 5  464 reviews

Senior: Going into my last year at Mount Hebron High School, the past three years have taught and shown me a lot. I’ve experienced new things, met lot of new people, friends and teachers, and I’ve learned to step out of my comfort zone and try new things! At Mount Hebron they provide plenty of opportunities for the students from sports to academics to theater to music and so on. Having all of these opportunities available to us at the school has given me the chance to experience things and learn things that I might not have else where. Over the past three years, going through all sorts of classes, the teachers have always been some of the best! Whether it’s helping with an assignment, something outside of school, or something for our future they always wants what’s best for their students and to be there for them and I couldn’t be more great-full for the support and help from all our teachers and staff at Mount Hebron.... Read 464 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,635

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Sparks Glencoe, MD•

• Private School•

• 8-12

• •
  Rating 4.39 out of 5  99 reviews

Parent: Finding Oldfields has been incredible! My daughter absolutely loves it, has made incredible friends, and is receiving an excellent education. Oldfields values her for who she is, and has broadened her horizons to learn even more about herself. She discovered a love for theater she never knew she had and has relished having on stage roles and helping out behind the scenes. Top notch faculty and administration.... Read 99 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 100

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Baltimore, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  92 reviews

Parent: Beth Tfiloh is a private Jewish day school offering strong academics, a wide variety of extra curricular activities, and a very strong social support network. The school embodies community while giving the kids the support they need to reach new and higher heights. The kids who have graduated from this school are equipped with the building blocks to succeed in college. The dual curriculum teaches them how to balance competing demands and priorities. Kids interested in sports, singing, woodworking, STEM, theatre, etc. all have opportunities to explore their passions here at this school. Rooted in Jewish morals and values, these kids are taught from a young age that respect and good deeds(mitzvot) are of the utmost importance. To have upstanding future leaders and community members you have to teach positive personal traits and healthy values and Beth Tfiloh 100% does this. As for the success part, the high school offers many AP classes and a college guidance department second to non.... Read 92 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 842

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.93 out of 5  636 reviews

Junior: Being a magnet school, Eastern Technical High has diverse programs like Allied Health and Law & Public Policy. The teachers are very diligent in their teaching styles and are, for the most part, understanding with their students. My experience here has been good and the people here have been amazing! It is a diverse community with a large amount of clubs and honor societies to join, and the programs have equipment and materials needed to obtain more knowledge within their subject.... Read 636 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,207

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Howard County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.86 out of 5  453 reviews

Junior: Atholton is a great school. It is diverse and one can gain a lot of experiences from it. Although we have faced recent redistricting accommodations, it has lead our community to grow closer. Atholton is also reputable for their great clubs. They have an excellent student government association and great class officers. They also have a superb club called Be the Change, one focused on advocacy and spreading awareness of issues they’re passionate about within their community. The Be the Change Club at Atholton recently hosted a menstrual products drive and raised over nine-thousand products, with a majority going to a local organization that helps those in homelessness and poverty and with a small portion going to the high school itself; pads and tampons can be felt in the school bathrooms for students to use. Overall, Atholton is an outstanding school.... Read 453 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,472

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Baltimore, MD•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  38 reviews

Parent: Boys' Latin has been an excellent school for both of my boys. The teachers are enthusiastic and go out of their way to make sure that our boys are challenged, engaged and thriving. The administration is supportive and provides a consistent approach across all divisions for all boys. There is a strong and welcoming community of parents and families. There is also a large focus on character development and social responsibility. Overall, an excellent education and learning environment.... Read 38 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 630

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Howard County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.75 out of 5  207 reviews

Senior: Glenelg is a great school in general- good sports, lots of clubs, lots of students that go on to attend prestigious colleges. A lot of that isn't because of the school, but Glenelg and its staff do help nurture people's talents. They can take a kid who has some potential and really help them thrive in and beyond high school. I have truly loved my time at Glenelg because I have participated in clubs like Key Club and Spanish Club, played sports like soccer and track, and made good friends. Overall, it's a good school that produces great people.... Read 207 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,263

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Towson, MD•

• Private School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.11 out of 5  189 reviews

Senior: I mostly enjoyed my experience at Notre Dame Preparatory School. NDP has so many amazing opportunities in academics, clubs, organizations, and service. I had the best teachers ever who genuinely cared about their students and were always there to help their students grow in their academics. NDP is full of wonderful traditions as well which brings together all of the students. Two of my favorite traditions were ring day and Gym Meet! However, there is little diversity and most of the administration is not open minded. I have witnessed few instances bullying and discrimination.... Read 189 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 813

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.83 out of 5  418 reviews

Freshman: From academics to athletics, Dulaney is well-versed. We have a large variety of both; upwards of 50 different courses and 20 different sports. The classes connect you with students from all four grades, and amazing teachers (that are sometimes very genuine people). Sports allow newcomers and college-committed athletes to come together and be fantastic teammates. The extracurriculars at Dulaney are never-ending. All kinds of students can find a club to participate in that connects to their likes. From Model UN, to Unicef and Onelove, to Student Council and Key Club, to NHS (and all other subjects' honor societies), to Theatre and Tri-M there are endless opportunities. The administration do great things, but could definitely be more involved with the students themselves. The janitorial staff, and those working in the cafeteria, work tirelessly and that can be easily noticed. Dulaney embraces students from all walks of life and is a great high school!... Read 418 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,930

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Baltimore County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  594 reviews

Sophomore: I feel as though Western Tech is a very comfortable and inclusive school and I love the diversity of people and cultures. The school campus is clean and environmentally friendly and most teachers and students are very kind. I would love to see more events at the school, but overall my experience has been pretty great so far!... Read 594 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 920

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Howard County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  490 reviews

Junior: Howard High school is an amazing school that has amazing academics, sports, and people. Howard High school is a very diverse school that provides amazing opportunities. The academics at Howard are amazing as they amazingly prepare one for college. The teachers are also amazing!... Read 490 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,828

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Crownsville, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  78 reviews

Parent: Exceptional academics and school culture! So thrilled we picked ICS as it's been everything we hoped and more. Our two boys have very different interests and the school has been a fantastic fit for both our stem/science guy as well as our sporty arts and math lover. ICS has helped build their self confidence, offered a safe environment, and encouraged their love of learning. The teachers are engaged, tough but nurturing, and available for meetings and collaboration (with both students and parents). Extra curricular activities, music, theatre, clubs, etc. have been really great for the kids to test out new skills (from the cello, trumpet, guitar, ukulele, and recorder concerts to Lego nights and Harry Potter & chess clubs - all A+!) The kids are surrounded by others who are motivated, positive and well rounded. I've loved watching my boys grow and thrive at ICS, this has been an incredible journey. If we had to do it all over again, we'd pick ICS every time. ICS is worth every cent!... Read 78 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 534

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Carroll County Public Schools, MD•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.09 out of 5  376 reviews

Junior: I enjoyed Century High School because it was a very welcoming environment the minute I stepped into the building. Coming from middle school to high school changed my perspective drastically. It was okay to be different and it was okay to be smart. I am a shy person and coming to a school with over 1000 kids made my anxiety skyrocket but the people there helped me find my place. One thing I would tell anyone who is just coming in to high school is that everyone finds a place with the right people and the right teachers so do not be afraid of those seniors running through the halls they are actually very sweet! Another tip would be to get involved, it is nerve-racking at first but it is so worth it. Century does a great job of getting the word out or join clubs because the students make lifelong friends there. Best decision ever to attend Century!... Read 376 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,135

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1