Ruxton Country School (Closed 2006)

About the School

  • Ruxton Country School in Owings Mills, MD, serves 191 co–ed students in grades K through 8 within a nonsectarian, suburban community setting.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 28 teaching staff, 30% of whom hold advanced degrees.
  • Founded in 1913, Ruxton Country School offers rolling admissions and has a formal dress code policy.
  • Approximately 30% of students receive financial aid, reflecting options for tuition assistance at this Maryland K–8 private school.
  • The student body includes about 25% students of color, contributing to the diversity of this Owings Mills elementary and middle school.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1913

Student Body

Total Students
191 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
tan pants, navy or white polo

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
30%
Admissions Director
Roberta Garfield

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Other Activities:
International Cooking ClubKarate
Knitting ClubStudent Government
Yearbook Club

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Ruxton Country School offer?
Ruxton Country School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and Softball.
When is the application deadline for Ruxton Country School?
The application deadline for Ruxton Country School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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