The Banner School
Tel:
(301)695-9320
- The Banner School, Frederick County's only non-sectarian co-educational, independent school is composed of a preschool (3- and 4-year-olds), primary school (kindergarten-4th grade), and a middle school for grades 5-8.
- Its mission is to provide an academically challenging curriculum in a secure environment, to motivate students to achieve to the best of their abilities, and, in so doing, to stimulate a lifelong love of learning.
- The Banner School promotes a strong school-family partnership, individual self-worth, and respect for others and strives to graduate responsible individuals who will contribute positively to society.
- Reflecting the diversity in today`s society and our student body, Banner provides an education with a global perspective through the study of various cultures, societies, and peoples of the world.
- The Banner School, through its Learning Triangle and its diverse community of learners, provides a nurturing yet challenging environment that motivates students to become responsible citizens who lead by example.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 130 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,640
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 130 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 20% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 33% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (traditional style khaki or navy pants and knee length skirts, polo shirts tucked in, dress shoes, belts) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,640 |
| Tuition Notes | Preschool (part-time and full-time) through 8th grade tuition. Part-time options are available for Preschool. Preschool tuition has the option to include before and after care. |
| % on Financial Aid | 33% |
| Admissions Director | Jeff Mott, Director of Admissions |
| Admissions Associate | Jamie Pratt, Admissions Coordi |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Homework Club Arts and Music Programs: Band Program, Chorus, Young Rembrandts Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural Sports |
School Notes
- Students must submit an application and $50 application fee to Admissions. Recommendation forms and transcripts are requested by Admissions. A visit day is scheduled and assessments are given in the student's current grade.
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