North Carroll Community School

North Carroll Community School in Westminster, Maryland serves students in prekindergarten through 8th grade with a strong focus on supporting learners with mild learning differences and ADD/ADHD. The school specializes in multi-age, differentiated instruction that recognizes and accommodates diverse learning styles, ensuring that students with varying needs can access the same rigorous academic program as their peers.

The school's approach centers on small class sizes (average 15 students) and personalized learning experiences designed to help each child succeed. North Carroll emphasizes character development alongside academics, creating an inclusive community where students build confidence and develop critical thinking skills. The curriculum connects learning across disciplines through authentic, hands-on experiences that engage different learning modalities—particularly valuable for students who benefit from varied instructional approaches.

Located at 401 Stone Road in Westminster, North Carroll Community School enrolls 154 students and charges $11,150 in annual tuition, with 10% of families receiving financial aid. The school offers ADD/ADHD support and learning difference programs as part of its regular curriculum, along with enrichment through arts and music programs. Admissions follow a rolling basis with a 90% acceptance rate, and the school also operates a summer program ($295) for continued learning and skill-building.