St. Timothy's School vs. Garrison Forest School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
St. Timothy's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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School History
Garrison Forest School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
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School History
Overview
St. Timothy's School is a private, all-girls boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 located in Stevenson, MD, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (DP) and Middle Years Program (MYP). St. Timothy's girls develop the habits of mind that make them fearless in their pursuit of knowledge and become independent problem solvers.
The International Baccalaureate Diploma program is valued and recognized by the nation's best and most interesting colleges and universities and beyond. And on a campus named by Architectural Digest as among the nation`s 50 most beautiful private high schools, day and boarding students share the resources of a true 24/7 living and learning community.
Authentic, brave, compassionate, curious, spirited. Students thrive at Garrison Forest School (GFS), where they can be their authentic selves as they lead, create and innovate with confidence.
Dedicated, highly engaged faculty members know each student and what's important to them.
The Boyce Center for Learning and Thriving provides holistic support that helps all students become the best version of themselves, with a focus on academic support, growth and enrichment and wellness and well-being.
The 110-acre GFS campus gives students the space to explore, featuring an outdoor classroom for younger students, state-of-the-art athletic fields and an equestrian center that is home to nationally recognized riding and polo programs.
National and international boarding students in grades 8-12 find a welcoming home base and vibrant community where they are supported by on-campus faculty residents.
Grades Offered
9-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1832
1910
Students Body
Total Students
175 students
550 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
48%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
24
Pre-K Students
-
27
Kindergarten Students
-
17
Grade 1 Students
-
16
Grade 2 Students
-
18
Grade 3 Students
-
122
Grade 4 Students
-
13
Grade 5 Students
-
17
Grade 6 Students
-
24
Grade 7 Students
-
45
Grade 8 Students
-
29
Grade 9 Students
43
47
Grade 10 Students
42
50
Grade 11 Students
47
60
Grade 12 Students
43
41
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
50 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
87%
78%
Average Class Size
12
15
Number of AP Classes
n/a
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform )
(Uniform )
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$69,900
n/a
Tuition Notes
Day Tuition $39,900
Boarding $69,900
Tuition ranges from $6,500 for three-day 3\'s to $71,560 for international boarding
% on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$20,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
65%
n/a
Admissions Director
Linda Cohen
Catie Gibbons
Admissions Associate
Caroline Eagleton
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
18
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
26
23
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Activities Programming Board (APB), Baltimore Girls School Leadership Coalition, Black Awareness Club (BAC), Choir, Environmental Club, Equestrian Club, Film Club, Future Alumni Leadership Club, Global Issues Network (GIN), Green School, Hand Bell Choir, Interfaith Club, International Club, Math Club, Model United Nations, Moongates (Acapella), Peer Tutors, Prefects, Self Government Association, Shalom Club, Social Services Club, STEM, Student Ambassadors, The Steward - Yearbook, Unity Club, Visual Arts Club
Acapella Group, Anime Club, Asian Students Association, Black Students Association, Book Club, Chorus, Christian Club, Dance, Debate Club, Fashion Collective, First Aid, Games Club, GREEN Club, International Club, JSA, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Multicultural Student Alliance Club, Musical Theater, Politics Club, Riding Club, Robotics Club, Spanish and Latin Clubs