Glenelg Country School
12793 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21042-0217 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (410)531-8600
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Glenelg Country School is a nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school in Howard County, Maryland. The School provides a vigorous academic curriculum in addition to strong programs in athletics, the arts, and community service. ...read more  

School Overview:
Glenelg Country School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1954
County Howard County, MD
Student Body
Total Students 810 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MD ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 25% 30%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 36 students
Kind - 48 students
Grade 1 - 54 students
Grade 2 - 45 students
Grade 3 - 51 students
Grade 4 - 54 students
Grade 5 - 54 students
Grade 6 - 60 students
Grade 7 - 70 students
Grade 8 - 60 students
Grade 9 - 70 students
Grade 10 - 70 students
Grade 11 - 75 students
Grade 12 - 63 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 140 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 50%
Average Class Size 16
Number of AP Courses 18
Average SAT score 1226
Classroom dress code Formal
(khaki pants & ties for boys, plaid or khaki skorts, jumpers, or pants for girls)
This School ( MD ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:9
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $20,850
Tuition Notes Tuition rate given is for grades 9-12 for 08-09; tuition is lower for PK - 8.
% on Financial Aid 25%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,000
Acceptance Rate 70%
Headmaster Gregory J. Ventre
Admissions Director Karen Wootton
Admissions Associate Jennifer Schiller
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 14

Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryField Hockey
GolfIce Hockey
Indoor SoccerLacrosse
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolley Ball
WeightliftingWrestling
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 8

Extracurriculars
yearbookrobotics
It's AcademicInternational Club
instrumental musicdrama
community servicechorus
 
School Notes:
  • Glenelg Country School is a nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school in Howard County, Maryland. The School provides a vigorous academic curriculum in addition to strong programs in athletics, the arts, and community service.
  • Profile last updated: 04/16/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 21042 )
School Zip ( 21042 ) ( MD ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 35,522 people 5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 67% 32%
Population Average Age 41 years old 36.0 years old
Average Household Size 3.0 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $93,357 $56,884
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 8.2 rooms 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 25 years old 40 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (21042)



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% Owning / % Renting 89% / 11% 66% / 34%
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