Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Children's Home Diagnostic Center School
About the School
- Childrens Home Diagnostic Center School is providing outstanding residential and community services to Maryland's young people and families.
- Since 1863, the Home's mission has been to serve neglected, abused, or abandoned children by creating a safe home where they can feel secure, nurtured, and have a sense of belonging with vision and careful planning, The Children's Home launched the most ambitious endeavor in its history to transform the campus to meet the increasing need for residential services for young people who experience disruption in their lives.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MD School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Children's Home Diagnostic Center School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1863
School Calendar
Campus Size
44 acres
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Children's Home Diagnostic Center School's ranking?
Children's Home Diagnostic Center School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Children's Home Diagnostic Center School?
The application deadline for Children's Home Diagnostic Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
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(410) 747-4070
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(410) 823-6323
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 68
All-girls (Catholic)
815 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 440 students
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11232 Falls Rd
Brooklandville, MD 21022
(410) 823-6323
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 68
All-girls (Catholic)
815 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
603 Saint Agnes Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 747-4070
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 440 students
All-girls (Episcopal)
11232 Falls Rd
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(410) 823-6323
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 823 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 68
All-girls (Catholic)
815 Hampton Lane
Towson, MD 21286
(410) 825-6202
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
603 Saint Agnes Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 747-4070
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
26 Melvin Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-6560
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Christian
200 Ingleside Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 747-6558
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 7 students
Montessori School
5820 Edmondson Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 708-2926
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
All-girls (Catholic)
700 Academy Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-8498
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
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929 Ingleside Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-0015
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
All-girls (Catholic)
700 Academy Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-8498
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 66
All-boys (Catholic)
4403 Frederick Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 644-3300
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
3800 Frederick Ave
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 233-1400
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 25 students
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(410) 676-1138
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(410) 465-1352
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Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
26 Melvin Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-6560
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students
Christian
200 Ingleside Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 747-6558
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 7 students
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5820 Edmondson Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(443) 708-2926
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
929 Ingleside Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
(410) 744-0015
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
603 Saint Agnes Ln
Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 747-4070
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
26 Melvin Ave
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(240) 204-5300
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(240) 740-0400
Bethesda, MD 20814
(240) 740-0400
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(301) 657-4994
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