Garrison Forest School is an all-girls school in Owings Mills, MD, specializing in IEP support and developmental services for grades N-12.
Garrison Forest School (GFS) is a nonsectarian, all-girls school in Owings Mills, MD, providing a supportive and inclusive environment for students from Nursery through Grade 12. The school is dedicated to fostering a community where students can be authentic and brave, with a faculty that knows each student deeply to support their individual growth and confidence.
A central pillar of the GFS experience is the Boyce Center for Learning and Thriving, which provides holistic support focused on academic growth, enrichment, and wellness. The school offers specialized assistance for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), special needs, and developmental challenges. Through therapeutic services and tailored developmental support, GFS ensures that students with diverse learning profiles can thrive alongside a rigorous curriculum that includes advanced courses in sciences, mathematics, and languages.
The expansive 110-acre campus offers diverse opportunities for exploration, including an outdoor classroom and a nationally recognized equestrian center. GFS offers co-ed Preschool and Daycare programs, with rolling admissions available. Tuition varies significantly based on program type, ranging from $6,500 for three-day programs to $71,560 for international boarding, and a substantial portion of the student body receives financial aid.
At a Glance
GradesNursery/Preschool-12
Students550
Class Size15:1 ratio
Fin. Aid40% receive aid
Est.1910
DeadlineJan. 15 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1910 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition ranges from $6,500 for three-day 3\'s to $71,560 for international boarding |
| Total Students | 550 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 78 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Catie Gibbons |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 40 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| Percent of Students of Color | 22 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
BiologyCalculus ABCalculus BCChemistryChinese Language and CultureComputer ScienceEnglish Language and CompositionEnglish LiteratureEnvironmental ScienceFrench Language and CultureLatinPsychologySpanish Language and CultureStatisticsU.S. History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Badminton · Ballet · Basketball · Cross Country · Dance · Equestrian · Field Hockey · Golf · Indoor Soccer · Lacrosse · Polo · Soccer · Softball · Squash · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Winter Track · Show More (2) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Anime Club · Asian Students Association · Black Students Association · Book Club · Christian Club · Debate Club · Fashion Collective · First Aid · Games Club · GREEN Club · International Club · JSA · Literary Magazine · Model UN · Multicultural Student Alliance Club · Politics Club · Riding Club · Robotics Club · Spanish and Latin Clubs · Show More (3) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Acapella Group · Chorus · Dance · Musical Theater |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Coalition of Girls · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools · AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.gfs.org/calendar |
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