Phillips School - Laurel

Phillips School serves families from Howard County, Maryland, It is not affiliated with the Howard County Public School System.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Phillips School - Laurel ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Phillips School - Laurel Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Every child can overcome adversity with the right support.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Phillips School - Laurel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Howard County, MD is $11,786 for elementary schools and $13,577 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Howard County, MD is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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