The Banner School
1730 N Market St, Frederick, MD, 21701-0217 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (301)695-9320
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The Banner School, Frederick county's oldest, independent, non-sectarian, coed K-8 school is expanding to include both preschool (ages 3 and 4/5) and ninth grade in 2008-2009 school year. Grades 10-12 will each be added annually from 2009-2011. ...read more  

School Overview:
The Banner School
School Level Elementary and Secondary school
School Membership(s) The Association of Boarding Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 9
Year Founded 1982
County Frederick County, MD
Student Body
Total Students 229 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( MD ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
% Students of Color 14% 32%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 16 students
Kind - 30 students
Grade 1 - 30 students
Grade 2 - 24 students
Grade 3 - 27 students
Grade 4 - 19 students
Grade 5 - 22 students
Grade 6 - 10 students
Grade 7 - 30 students
Grade 8 - 13 students
Grade 9 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
Average Class Size 15
Classroom dress code Formal
(traditional style khaki or navy pants and knee length skirts, polo shirts tucked in, dress shoes, belts)
This School ( MD ) Elementary and Secondary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:9
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $9,900
Tuition Notes Preschool through 8th grade The 2008-2009 tuition is $9,900. 9th grade is $13,000.
% on Financial Aid 30%
Headmaster Dr. Les McLean, Interim Head
Admissions Director Lauren Webb
 
School Notes:
  • Students must submit an application and $50 application fee to Admissions. Recommendation forms and transcripts are requested by Admissions. A visit day is scheduled and assessments are given in the students current grade. Incoming Kindergarten students visit in Kindergarten. Preschool students visit with parents, but are not formally assessed.
  • Profile last updated: 05/06/2008
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 21701 )
School Zip ( 21701 ) ( MD ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 32,261 people 5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 37% 32%
Population Average Age 36 years old 36 years old
Average Household Size 2.4 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $51,790 $56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.9 rooms 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 37 years old 40 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (21701)



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% Owning / % Renting 63% / 37% 65% / 35%
 
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  Nearby Schools:

1. Good Shepherd Nursery-kinderga - 27 students - view location
2. Maranatha Christian Academy - 51 students - view location
3. St. John Regional Catholic School - 625 students - view location
4. Calvary Weekday School - 15 students - view location
5. Frederick Country Day - 12 students - view location
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