Phillips School - Laurel (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

Phillips School–Laurel is a nonsectarian special education school located in the suburban community of Laurel, MD, serving grades 4 through 12.
The school enrolls 85 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 and maintains an average class size of 10.
Founded in 1994, Phillips School employs 15 teachers to support its academic programs, including five AP courses.
The student body is 90.54% students of color, reflecting diversity within this suburban private school setting.
Phillips School is one of several private and special education schools in the Laurel area, offering specialized educational services for middle and high school grades.

Quick Facts (26-27)

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)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Phillips School - Laurel
4	2
5	5
6	6
7	10
8	18
9	19
10	10
11	5
12	10

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Year Founded

1994

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School Motto

Every child can overcome adversity with the right support.

Student Body

Total Students

85 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

91%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Howard County, MD is $12,233 for elementary schools and $14,163 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Howard County, MD is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).