Trellis' mission is to enhance the lives of children with autism and related communication disorders by providing individualized, child and family centered treatment.
Through the use of a best practice model, we strive to form partnerships within the community to broaden the scope of autism awareness, to promote the use of the most progressive educational and behavioral methodologies, and to make training within the autism community accessible and affordable for all.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Autism
Year Founded
2019
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Helping children with autism learn and grow
- Trellis' mission is to enhance the lives of children with autism and related communication disorders by providing individualized, child and family centered treatment.
- Through the use of a best practice model, we strive to form partnerships within the community to broaden the scope of autism awareness, to promote the use of the most progressive educational and behavioral methodologies, and to make training within the autism community accessible and affordable for all.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of The Trellis School?
The acceptance rate of The Trellis School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for The Trellis School?
The application deadline for The Trellis School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to The Trellis School is Sheppard Pratt School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Play And Learn At Hunt Valley (0.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11350 Mccormick Road Ep1 Ll1
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 785-7077
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 785-7077
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sheppard Pratt School
Special Education School
11201 Pepper Rd
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 527-9505
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 527-9505
1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students
Ashland Preschool Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
116 Ashland Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 527-1845
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 527-1845
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 216 students Sports: 2
105 Church Ln
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 683-0600
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 683-0600
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Padonia Park Child Centers
Daycare / Preschool
12006 Jenifer Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 252-8095
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 252-8095
1.7 miles
Gr: NS | 44 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sheppard Pratt School
Special Education School
11201 Pepper Rd
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 527-9505
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 527-9505
1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students
11300 Falls Road
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 308-8500
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 308-8500
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 422 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
10807 Tony Drive
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 321-8555
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 321-8555
3.9 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 305 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's School For Girls
All-girls (Episcopal)
11232 Falls Rd
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 823-6323
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 823-6323
3.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 440 students Tuition listed
Bais Yaakov School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
11111 Park Heights Ave
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-3300
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 363-3300
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,537 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sheppard Pratt School
Special Education School
11201 Pepper Rd
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 527-9505
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 527-9505
1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students
105 Church Ln
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 683-0600
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 683-0600
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11300 Falls Road
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 308-8500
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 308-8500
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 422 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
10807 Tony Drive
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 321-8555
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 321-8555
3.9 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 305 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's School For Girls
All-girls (Episcopal)
11232 Falls Rd
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 823-6323
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 823-6323
3.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 440 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11350 Mccormick Road Ep1 Ll1
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 785-7077
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
(410) 785-7077
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ashland Preschool Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
116 Ashland Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 527-1845
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 527-1845
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 216 students Sports: 2
105 Church Ln
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 683-0600
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 683-0600
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Padonia Park Child Centers
Daycare / Preschool
12006 Jenifer Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 252-8095
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 252-8095
1.7 miles
Gr: NS | 44 students
Apple Tree Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
221 Old Padonia Rd
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 560-0611
Cockeysville, MD 21030
(410) 560-0611
1.8 miles
Gr: PK | 66 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dayton Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4691 Ten Oaks Rd
Dayton, MD 21036
(410) 313-1571
Dayton, MD 21036
(410) 313-1571
9262.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Bushy Park Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14601 Carrs Mill Rd
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5500
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5500
9262.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Glenelg High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14025 Burnt Woods Rd
Glenelg, MD 21737
(410) 313-5528
Glenelg, MD 21737
(410) 313-5528
9262.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Glenwood Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2680 Rt 97
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5520
Glenwood, MD 21738
(410) 313-5520
9262.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Clarksville Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6535 S Trotter Rd
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7057
Clarksville, MD 21029
(410) 313-7057
9262.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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