The Sheppard Pratt School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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The Sheppard Pratt School

1285 Hillcrest Drive
Frederick, MD 21703

Tel: (240) 651-1570

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A 10-month special education and related services program located within Hillcrest Elementary School.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MD School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 2 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Sheppard Pratt School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-5

Year Founded

1853

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

2 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 38%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

1:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: To improve the quality of life of individuals and families by compassionately serving their mental health, addiction, special education, and community support needs.

A 10-month special education and related services program located within Hillcrest Elementary School.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MD School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 2 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Frederick County, MD is $12,281 for elementary schools and $15,790 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Frederick County, MD is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).