Glenelg Country School

This is an average school except that special privilege is given to students whose parents donate more and knows headmaster personally.
--Submitted by a parent

Wonderful school. The balance of challenging academics and creativity is unparalleled. My children are flourishing both in the primary and lower schools. Dedicated teachers, who connect with both students and parents make this school a great choice for all kinds of kids.
--Submitted by a parent

I cannot imagine a school environment where the teachers and administrators care more about helping each child find success. While the curriculum is strong, the benefit that I see most is that my children are learning interpersonal skills - compassion, self-advocacy, and global awareness - that will prepare them for the next phase in their lives. Thank you GCS!!!
--Submitted by a parent

My child hated this school. It was like sending him to ROTC training. The primary school principal is very unapproachable and not easy to voice concerns to. The teachers are ok, but honestly, not worth the 20k that they charge. You can easily find a school better than this one for less than half the cost. They try to fit all of the children into a little box and do not encourage creativity and individuality. I DO NOT recommend this school. Several parents that I spoke to voiced the same concerns and actually pulled their child out after 1 year.
--Submitted by a parent

The students who have been commenting on GCS show the caliber of the school; They had lots of typos. I went to Folly Quarter Middle and now go to a Baltimore County private school. A lot of kids who come from GCS can barely keep up with us. GCS is publicly looked upon as not quite as easy as public school, but not quite as academically or athletically difficult as other private schools. Coming from a kid who lives in the both the Howard County and Baltimore County schools, I don't recommend GCS. I'd say Gilman, McDonogh, or NDP are your best bets. Overall, they are more difficult and have more to offer.

In response to the May 11th parent posting - my child has attended GCS since Pre-K and is in the Upper School now. My child loves a challenge and has excelled both academically and socially. The school does not let children think for themselves, it pits child against child in a competitive race to appear academically equivalent to the Baltimore area private schools. The truth of the matter is it does not have the quality of teachers, leadership, or programs to come close to competing with those schools. For anyone considering this school, save your money and send your children elsewhere.
--Submitted by a parent

The only parents who say bad things about GCS are the ones who's children couldn't make it. This is an amazing school, the teachers treat the students like family, and it prepares your children for college. It's challenging, and the parents who wrote bad ratings, clearly had children who couldn't take a challange
--Submitted by a parent

I have attended GCS since Pre-K and I absolutely love it! GCS has a challenging but not so challenging that it is impossible to succeed. The teachers go out of their way to help you succeed. The school is also very diverse which is a big plus. The athletic programs are also excellent. Though we may not have any A conference teams the coaches are excellent. Education is the main focus of the school and I just love that. The parents are also very involved and help make the school great. There is very little bullying in GCS and the bullying that they do have is dealt with immediately and effectively. If your child is focused and determined they will do very well at GCS.

Students do not fall through the cracks at Glenelg Country School. They are asked to do their work and be respectful. It is a wonderful learning environment where children are encouraged and challenged. It is telling that the only negative review comes from the same disgruntled past-parent. The current Glenelg parents are trhilled with the care that their children receive.
--Submitted by a parent

Many children fall through the cracks at this school as the school is only equipped to educate one basic type of student. Horrible administration, ridiculous politics, and the school really is run like a business and not an educational facility. There are some amazing teachers here but there are also some absolutely horrific teachers who have no business teaching children. The new Head of School is a disaster and the school has really gone downhill since he took over.
--Submitted by a parent