Harford Day School
Tel:
(410) 838-4848
Harford Day School, founded in 1957, is an independent co-ed schoolfor children K-Prep through 8th Grade.
At Harford Day, you willdiscover small classes, challenging academics, and a respectfullearning community where committed teachers encourage each child'sabilities and talents.
A Harford Day School education is a giftmeant to enrich the mind, body, and spirit of every student; itsbenefits realized not only while in elementary and middle school,but into high school, college, and life.
Interacting with ourstudents and faculty is the best way to experience the vitalitythat characterizes each day at Harford Day so come see us inaction. Make Every Day Count.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 297 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,445
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Jan. 1 / rolling
Top Placements
Harford Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2018 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 297 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 6% State avg.: 32% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 13 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / Jan. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,445 |
| % on Financial Aid | 31% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $6,000 |
| Admissions Director | Diane Russell |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, WrestlingBasketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Community Service, Engineering Design, Girl Scouts Arts and Music Programs: Ballet/Contemporary Dance, Fine & Performing Arts |
School Notes
- Harford Day School, founded in 1957, is an independent co-ed schoolfor children K-Prep through 8th Grade. At Harford Day, you willdiscover small classes, challenging academics, and a respectfullearning community where committed teachers encourage each child'sabilities and talents. A Harford Day School education is a giftmeant to enrich the mind, body, and spirit of every student; itsbenefits realized not only while in elementary and middle school,but into high school, college, and life. Interacting with ourstudents and faculty is the best way to experience the vitalitythat characterizes each day at Harford Day so come see us inaction. Make Every Day Count.
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