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Ruxton Country School (Closed 2006)

11202 Garrison Forest Rd
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Ruxton Country School serves 191 students in grades Kindergarten-8. The student:teacher of Ruxton Country School is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1913

Student Body

Total Students
191 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Ruxton Country School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
tan pants, navy or white polo

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
30%
Admissions Director
Roberta Garfield

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
International Cooking Club, Karate, Knitting Club, Student Government, Yearbook Club
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Ruxton Country School offer?
Ruxton Country School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and Softball.
When is the application deadline for Ruxton Country School?
The application deadline for Ruxton Country School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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