The Banner School

1730 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
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Banner students pose in front of the school holding signs that say 'This Place Matters!' as part of a campaign to recognize important historic sites.
The Middle School Athletics Program includes girls volleyball, along with soccer, track and field and basketball.
  • 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.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded 1982

Student Body

Total Students 159 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 33%
Students by Grade The Banner School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1
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 $10,840
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 Jamie Pratt, Admissions Coordinator

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. 7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. Band Program, Chess Club, Chorus, Homework Club, Intramural Sports, Kinderdance, Young Rembrandts Band Program, Chess Club, Chorus, Homework Club, Kinderdance, Intramural Sports,
Young Rembrandts,

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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  • Grades: PK-8
  • Students: 159 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $10,840
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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