THE MOUNT WASHINGTON SCHOOL

The Mount Washington School is a public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 616 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, The Mount Washington School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Mount Washington School, located in the historic Mount Washington neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland, is a public school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that balances traditional instruction with a focus on student-centered learning. The school is often recognized for its dedicated faculty and its active parent-teacher organization, which helps foster a close-knit environment that supports student achievement both inside and outside the classroom.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success by emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to enrich the student experience. By maintaining a focus on the whole child, The Mount Washington School strives to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and civic responsibility among its diverse student body. Its location in a suburban-style enclave of Baltimore gives it a unique character, often attracting families who value a neighborhood-school feel within the larger urban school district.

For more information, contact The Mount Washington School at (410) 396-6354 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.