Oldfields School is an all-girls boarding and day school in Sparks Glencoe, MD, specializing in support for dyslexia and ADHD.
Oldfields School is an independent all-girls boarding and day school for grades 8-12 located in the scenic area of Sparks Glencoe, MD. The school provides a highly personalized and immersive learning experience, specifically designed to support students with dyslexia, language-based learning differences, and mild learning disabilities. With an intentionally small student body of approximately 35 students, the school ensures that every girl is seen, known, and heard.
The academic environment is characterized by exceptionally small class sizes, averaging just 6 students, which allows for targeted instruction and specialized support for ADD/ADHD. Beyond the classroom, students can engage in a wide range of extracurriculars, including equestrian, dance, and STEM programs, as well as various identity-focused clubs. This small-scale setting is ideal for students who require a structured, supportive, and low-distraction environment to thrive academically and personally.
Oldfields School offers flexible boarding options, including 3, 5, and 7-day schedules, alongside day student opportunities. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and maintains a diverse community, with 64% students of color. While the yearly tuition is approximately $31,000, the school provides financial aid to 45% of its students, making this specialized educational setting more accessible to families.
At a Glance
Grades8-12
Students35
Class Size6:1 ratio
Tuition$31,000
Fin. Aid45% receive aid
Est.1867
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1867 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $31,000 |
| Tuition Notes | 3,5,7 day boarding available |
| Total Students | 35 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 |
| Average Class Size | 6 |
| Grades Offered | 8-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Elizabeth Parr |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 70 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 45 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| Percent of Students of Color | 64 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
DyslexiaLanguage-basedMild Learning Differences
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Badminton · Basketball · Dance · Equestrian · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Asian Culture Club · Baltimore Girls' School Leadership Coalition · Becoming Globally Aware · Black Awareness Club · Diversity Committee · Gay Straight Alliance · Green School Committee · Library Proctors · Model UN · One Love · Peer Tutors · Powered by Speech · School Judiciary Board · Semi-Formal · STEM · Student Ambassadors · Student Council · Yearbook · Show More (2) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Art and Design · Dream Catchers (K-Pop Dance Troupe) · Dubious Dozen (a cappella) · Images (a cappella) · Oldfields Dance Company · Playmakers · Theatre · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Dance · Fitness & Conditioning · Yoga |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Coalition of Girls · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools · Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
Contact the school
(443) 472-48001500 Glencoe Road, Sparks Glencoe, Maryland 21152
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