Gerstell Academy
The Gerstell Academy, founded in 1996 by Dr. Frederick G. Smith, is an independent, non-profit, co-educational, non-sectarian, college preparatory school offering students an educational program of excellence in a community focused on Gerstell's mission, motto, Leadership, Honor, Courage, and Gerstell's Leadership Principles. The core curriculum supports the development of leadership abilities and provides the foundation for values, knowledge and social skills essential to a Gerstell education.
Gerstell Academy is a diverse educational community dedicated to providing a nurturing and mentoring environment where each student's potential to become a leader, to learn, to grow morally, to be physically fit, and to compete is maximized.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 366 students
- Yearly Tuition: $24,413
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Gerstell Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Total Students
366 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP English, AP History, AP Science, AP Spanish language
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Lower School:plaid jumpers/khaki pants, navy sweaters,middle school,plaid skorts/khaki pants/Upper School Navy blazer,button down shirts, khaki skirts)
(Lower School:plaid jumpers/khaki pants, navy sweaters,middle school,plaid skorts/khaki pants/Upper School Navy blazer,button down shirts, khaki skirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,413
Tuition Notes
Tuition depends upon school division. Above is the annual tuition for Upper School.
Admissions Director
Mary Louque
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Music Ensemble, Track
Club or Organization:
Diversity Club, Lower School Math Club, STEM Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Upper School Theatre Club
Club or Organization:
Diversity Club, Lower School Math Club, STEM Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Upper School Theatre Club
School Notes
- All prospective parents interview with the President as a part of the admissions process.Students applying for Pre-Kindergarten through Kindergarten are tested in January.Students applying for admission for Grades 1-Grade 4 are tested during their shadow day.Students applying for admission for Grades 5-12 are required to submit ISEE scores. Students are invited for a shadow day.
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Ijamsville, MD 21754
(301) 798-0288
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(301) 798-0288
24.1
K-12
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Grades: PK-12 | 331 students 5.3 miles 550 Baltimore Blvd
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 876-3838
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 876-3838
5.3
PK-12
331
St. John's Catholic Prep
(Roman Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 290 students 30.3 miles 3989 Buckeystown Pike
Buckeystown, MD 21717
(301) 662-4210
Buckeystown, MD 21717
(301) 662-4210
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9-12
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Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 662-6722
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NS-8
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Grades: PK-8 | 471 students 5.6 miles 63 Sacred Heart Lane
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(410) 833-0857
Glyndon, MD 21071
(410) 833-0857
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School Reviews
5
My husband and I appreciate the leadership and values that Gerstell strives to model and teach. We also appreciate the emphasis on foreign language proficiency, college prep, extra curricular activities, academics, and athletics. For a motivated student who wants to learn to become a strong leader, Gerstell is an excellent choice.
5
Gerstell Academy is an amazing school, and I would highly recommend it. The focus on values creates an atmosphere of high academic expectations along with positive peer support. Nice kids, lots of activities a and sports.
5
Gerstell is a good school. The concentration on leadership, including public speaking and social psychology is helpful for the students. There is a good athletics program that concentrates on teamwork and leadership on the athletic field. The addition of a baseball team has given the students more opportunities for physical fitness. Started as a great school, but it still actively works to improve itself and through this leads by example.
5
We love our school and look forward to many upcoming fruitful years at Gerstell. It was a very easy transition for us. Best decision we ever made.
5
I would highly recommend Gerstell Academy . The faculty and administration care deeply about their students and families, and the leadership and academic curriculum is excellent. The athletic programs are great: MIAA Champions in soccer and lacrosse.
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