Glenelg Country School

A Top-Rated Private College Preparatory School in Howard County.

 

 

 

Experiential Learning, Caring Faculty, Stunning Campus

 

Our beautiful, 90-acre campus in Ellicott City plays an important role in a Glenelg education. Encompassing woods, open-meadow wetland, and both historic and state-of-the-art facilities, students at Glenelg experience an education like no other in Howard County.

 

As a college preparatory school, our mission is to engage our students in learning opportunities that shape their minds for higher education.

 

A rigorous, stimulating curriculum built around a variety of courses in the humanities and STEAM keeps students motivated as they work toward their collegiate goals, while athletics, theatre, community service, and other extracurricular activities foster personal growth and development.


 

Acceptance to Over 125 Colleges Across the Country

 

The Class of 2025, comprised of 54 students, achieved a 3.84 GPA average and was accepted to 142 schools nationwide and internationally. Congratulations to this outstanding class of Dragons.

 

 

 


 

Experiential learning, from Pre-K through Grade 12.

 

At Glenelg Country School, we are proud to instill a lifelong love of learning in all of our students, from the very earliest stages of development, through the adolescent, pre-teen, and young adult years.

 

Learn more about the different academic programs available to your child at GCS.

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  • Humanities and the faculty here challenged me to think deeper about issues affecting our world. —Anna Gifty Opku-Agyeman '14

  • As a GCS student, I have developed a spectacular work ethic due to the school’s challenging courses and inspiring faculty. —Josef M. '22

  • GCS prepared me for a rigorous curriculum in college and medical school as well as a demanding yet fulfilling career as a physician. —Matthew Woodford '00

  • All of the teachers at GCS are so encouraging and supportive that they give us the confidence to learn new skills and discover our talents. —Cecelia S. '25

 

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