Foundation School provide a highly specialized educational and therapeutic program for children and adolescents in grades K to 12 with emotional disabilities and prepares them to be productive and successful in their future academic and career paths.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MD School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Foundation Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Associate
Tracey Still, CAC/AD
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We change lives every day.
- Foundation School provide a highly specialized educational and therapeutic program for children and adolescents in grades K to 12 with emotional disabilities and prepares them to be productive and successful in their future academic and career paths.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Foundation Schools's ranking?
The Foundation Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Foundation Schools?
The application deadline for The Foundation Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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