Glenelg Country School

Glenelg Country School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
12793 Folly Quarter Rd,  Ellicott City, MD
4.1
3.8
823 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gregory J. Ventre
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$37,620

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
103
Part Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
42.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
32
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
95%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
52.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.2%
Black
16.6%
Two or more races
9.8%
Hispanic
3.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#13 Best Private K12 Schools in Maryland
#14 Most Diverse Private HS in Maryland
#17 Best Private HS in Maryland
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maryland - College Park 85 Students
Georgetown University 35 Students
University of Pennsylvania 33 Students
Johns Hopkins University 29 Students
Columbia University 28 Students
New York University 27 Students
University of Virginia 27 Students
Cornell University 25 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 25 Students
Duke University 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 37 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Biology 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Computer Science 16 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Marketing 12 Students
Finance 12 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 62 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/26/2025
I had great time at Glenelg Country School. Met some really great friends, the teachers are support and ready to help you succeed. Highly recommend Glenelg Country School.
5.0 Senior
10/12/2023
GCS is a great school to send your child. If you want your child to grow up with a sense of readiness and be taught valuable lessons, send your child here.
4.0 Middle School Student
5/4/2023
Glenelg Country School is a great school if you're looking for small classroom sizes and a tight knit community. GCS teachers are amazing and there are lots of different opportunities for students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 51 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/12/2025
I didnot have a great experience for my child in this school. The teachers are not supportive and not helpful at all. After spending that kind of money, it’s pretty disappointing. I am moving my kid elsewhere and save the money. Some of the teachers are very rude and racist. Take your kids elsewhere...
5.0 parent
2/20/2025
Glenelg has been the most wonderful school for our son and our family. Since our child started in the lower school (now in 8th grade), he has woken up each day excited to go to school. He has excelled as a student and grown as a person/young man. Glenelg is everything we have wanted for our child an...
5.0 parent
1/29/2025
This is our third year at the school and have been very pleased so far with our experience in the Primary School and Lower School. Our experience with teachers so far have been very responsive, attentive, and proactive. In the lower school so far, the homework seems thoughtful and not overwhelming....
5.0 parent
1/8/2025
We absolutely love GCS! This is our second year here, and the community continues to impress us. The teachers are amazing—caring, thoughtful, and incredibly supportive. As a special winter holiday gift, our youngest child’s teacher knit hats for every student in the class. Even teachers who aren’t m...

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Glenelg Country School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 12793 Folly Quarter Rd in Ellicott City, in the Ellicott City neighborhood. Annual tuition is $37,620. The school has a total enrollment of 823 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Glenelg Country School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $786,718. Discover additional schools in the area, like Glenwood Academy, Atholton Adventist Academy, Fusion Academy Columbia, and more. Learn more about what Ellicott City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Glenelg Country School.

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