PreK–12 independent school in Owings Mills, MD with specialized programs for students with learning differences and ADHD
McDonogh School is a PreK–12 independent school in Owings Mills, MD that actively supports students with mild learning differences, ADD, and ADHD through dedicated Learning Difference Programs. With an average class size of 16 students and 67% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school provides personalized attention and experienced instruction for learners who benefit from structured, supportive environments.
The school fosters an inclusive community where students with learning differences thrive academically and socially. McDonogh offers a comprehensive curriculum across all grade levels, robust extracurricular opportunities including sports, clubs, and arts programs, and a culture that celebrates diverse learners. The school's commitment to academic excellence is paired with intentional support systems designed to help students with ADD/ADHD and learning disabilities succeed.
Tuition ranges from $24,350 (PreK) to $42,440 (Upper School). Families can contact the admissions director Steve Birdsall at (443) 544-7020 or visit mcdonogh.org for more information about application requirements, the admission deadline (December 5), and how the school's Learning Difference Programs support individual student needs.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students1458
Class Size16:1 ratio
Tuition$36,048
Est.1873
DeadlineDec. 5
Accreditation & Memberships
National Independent Private Schools Association
AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1873 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $36,048 |
| Tuition Notes | Prekindergarten: $24,350 | Kindergarten and Prefirst: $35,100 | Lower School (Grades 1–4): $38,100 | Middle School (Grades 5–8): $40,250 | Upper School (Grades 9–12): $42,440 |
| Total Students | 1458 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 148 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 67 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Steve Birdsall |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 5 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 46 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences.
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Ballet · Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Equestrian · Field Hockey · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Squash · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Water Polo · Winter Track · Wrestling · Show More (5) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · MS: Baking · MS: Basketball Podcaster · MS: Bookworm · MS: Boredom · MS: Card Magic · MS: Cooking · MS: Diversity 7 · MS: Diversity 8 · MS: Dumbledore’s Army · MS: Dungeons N Dragons · MS: For Scientific Purposes · MS: Game Development · MS: Global Dialogues · MS: Kings and Queens Chess · MS: Leadership · MS: Leading the Liftoff · MS: Let’s Cook and Bake · MS: Making Miracles · MS: MathCounts · MS: McDonogh Community Cares · MS: One Puzzle Piece · MS: Pancha McDonogh · MS: Podcasting · MS: Rock Shop · MS: Sports News · MS: Youth Take a Stand · US: Asian Awareness Club · US: Baking for Charity · US: Brain Games · US: Business & Investment Club · US: Card Club · US: Chess Club · US: Claire Marie (Melanoma Awareness) · US: Cool Cooks Club · US: CREA Club (Nicaraguan Charity) · US: D4M (Diversity for McDonogh) · US: Education Rocks · US: Engineering Club · US: Ethical Dilemmas · US: F1 Club · US: French Club · US: GEM (Gender Empowerment) · US: Geography Club · US: Girls Who Code · US: Hispanic Tutoring Club · US: It’s Academic · US: JAC (Jewish Awareness) · US: Keeping Baltimore Warm · US: Legacy (Yearbook) · US: Library Society · US: McDonogh Goes Green · US: Mission Improvable (Improv) · US: Mock Trial · US: Model UN · US: Moxie (Safe Space for Girls) · US: One Love · US: RSA (Rainbow Straight Alliance) · US: Sankofa · US: SAT/ACT Prep · US: Science Bowl · US: South Asian Awareness Club · US: Special Olympics · US: Spirit Club · US: Taste Test Club · US: The STEM Center Advisors · US: The Week (School Newspaper) · US: The Writing Center Advisors · US: Veterinarian Club · US: Well Club (Mental Health) · Show More (53) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · MS: Dance · MS: Fiber Arts · MS: Jewelry Making · MS: McDonogh Singers · US: Art Club · US: Artifice (Literary Magazine) · US: Dope Poets (Poetry Club) · US: Gentlemen Songsters · US: Good Hue · US: Gospel Choir · US: Women of Note · Recreational Athletic Programs: · MS: Basketball · MS: Pickleball · US: Basketball for Charity · US: Exercise Club · US: FCA/FOCUS · US: Football for Food Charity · US: Pickleball Club · US: STEP Club |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Independent Private Schools Association · AIMSMDDC (Assoc. of independent Maryland and DC Schools) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.mcdonogh.org/calendar |
| Average SAT Score | 1250 |
| Average ACT Score | 29 |