Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MD School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 10 students
Yearly Tuition: $18,500
Average class size: 5 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory
6	4
8	4
10	2

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1979

Campus Size

4 acres

Student Body

Total Students

10 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

67%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Average Class Size

5 students

Number of AP Courses

7 courses

Average SAT score

1300

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,500

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College Acceptance Rate

100%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory - The Convervatory was founded in 1979 by our late founder/artistic directorr, Helen Grigal. The BATC is a unique school that offers both a rigorous college preparatory academic program and a challenging, professional performing arts program, all under one roof. Students study dance, music, and drama collectively.
Participation in these classes will offer a world view ofthe performing arts that single discipline study does not afford. Our affilation with Trinity College London offers examinations in Musical Theatre, Speech and Drama, Singing, Piano, and Music Theory. Sussessful students will be awarded credits that can be used for advanced placement in their tertiary choices. Our affiliation with the University of Nebraska, Lincoln offers college classes for students enrolled in our program. Classes in United States History, Sociology, and Psychology are currently offered and successful students receive transfer credit for advanced placement as they enroll in post-secondary programs.
The BATC is not for every student but for the student who wants to work hard in a challenging and demanding program, the Conservatory is the place to begin or continue your journey in your pursuit in the performing arts.

School Motto: Reach to the stars

Baltimore Actor's Theatre - The Convervatory was founded in 1959 by Helen Grigal. Since its inception, BAT has been a multi-faceted operation providing myriad cultural and entertainment activities for its audiences and members. BAT has a large membership of performers spanning all ages. Its versatility is enhanced by its ability to not only give members a year-round performing venue, but additionally to provide training in all three disciplines: Music, Drama, Dance. The Baltimore Actors' Theatre has mounted a variety of presentations including proscenium, the round, and on international tour. BAT has performed at the Lyric Opera House, Ford's Theatre, Shady Grove and Painters Mill Music Fairs, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Peabody Concert Hall, Kraushaar Auditorium, Goucher College. BAT has presented three full-scale productions of the musical, Peter Pan, with original Flying by Foy at The Lyric Opera House. It has also toured internationally to the United Kingdom and Australia with its original musical production of The Phantom of the Opera.

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Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory's tuition is approximately $18,500 for private students.

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Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Highest average SAT score and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

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The application deadline for Baltimore Actor's Theatre Conservatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Baltimore, MD is $15,701 for elementary schools and $22,189 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Baltimore, MD is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).