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4817 W. Forest Park Avenue | Baltimore, MD: A Diamond in the Rough Just Waiting to Shine Again! Calling all investors, renovators, and visionaries! If you've ever watched This Old House and thought, "I could do that!" or admired Mike Rowe tackling the kind of dirty jobs most people run from, here's your opportunity to roll up your sleeves and turn a diamond in the rough into something extraordinary! There's something special about Baltimore's Forest Park community. With its charming homes, mature trees, and wonderful variety of architectural styles, this neighborhood is filled with character, history, and individuality. No two homes seem quite alike, and that's part of its appeal. 4817 W. Forest Park Avenue is ready to reclaim its place among these neighborhood treasures! Situated directly across the street from Forest Park Golf Course, this property offers an appealing location, a generous yard, and an abundance of possibilities for someone with the imagination and resources to bring it back to life. Step inside and let your creativity take over! The main level offers surprisingly generous living space, providing a blank canvas to reimagine the floor plan, restore its original charm, and incorporate the modern conveniences today's buyers appreciate. A bonus room at the rear of the home, complete with a half bath, adds flexibility, while main-level laundry hookups offer convenience. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bathroom, along with attic space offering plenty of additional storage. The basement is an unfinished cellar, and a newer roof is another noteworthy feature as you begin planning your transformation. Outside, the generous yard opens the door to even more possibilities! Imagine beautiful landscaping, inviting outdoor entertaining spaces, gardens, or a peaceful backyard retreat. With the golf course just across the street and the distinctive charm of Forest Park surrounding you, there's plenty of inspiration to work with. Let's be clear: This home needs a FULL REHABILITATION and is being sold STRICTLY AS-IS. The seller will make NO repairs. This is not a weekend paint-and-patch project. It's a substantial renovation opportunity for someone prepared to put in the work, make the investment, and unlock the property's potential. Whether your vision is to renovate and resell, create an investment property, or restore a character-filled home from the ground up, this is your chance to take something overlooked and make it unforgettable! The best transformations begin with someone who can see beyond what a property is today and recognize what it could become tomorrow. Are you ready to turn potential into profit? Bring your contractor, your creativity, and your renovation plans. Schedule your private showing and discover the possibilities waiting behind these doors. Every great home has a story. This one is waiting for its comeback - and with the right vision, 4817 W. Forest Park Avenue is destined to shine again!
Year Built:
1910
Days on Market:
2
Listing ID:
MDBA2235798
Bathrooms:
1 full , 1 half
List Date:
October 22, 2026
Property Type:
Single Family Residential
Architecture Style:
Colonial
Subdivision:
WEST FOREST PARK
County:
BALTIMORE CITY
Total Taxes:
$4,654
Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc
This content was last updated on October 24, 2026 15:32
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Dickey Hill Elementary/Middle School |
Public | Middle | PK-8 | 5025 Dickey Hill Rd, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Public Address: 5025 Dickey Hill Rd, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 Phone: 410-396-0610 Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Teachers: 15 Students: 218 Ratio: 15:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 49% Male / 51% Female Lunch: 82% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Academy for College and Career Exploration |
Public | High | 6-12 | 1300 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 1300 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211 Phone: 410-396-7607 Teachers: 67 Students: 967 Ratio: 14:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 59% Male / 41% Female Lunch: 79% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy |
Public | High | 9-12 | 100 N Calhoun St, Baltimore, MD 21223 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 100 N Calhoun St, Baltimore, MD 21223 Phone: 443-984-2831 Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Teachers: 23 Students: 386 Ratio: 17:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 23% Male / 77% Female Lunch: 87% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Baltimore School for the Arts |
Public | High | 9-12 | 712 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 712 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: 443-642-5165 Teachers: 28 Students: 443 Ratio: 16:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 30% Male / 69% Female Lunch: 24% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Green Street Academy |
Public | High | 6-12 | 125 N Hilton St, Baltimore, MD 21229 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 125 N Hilton St, Baltimore, MD 21229 Phone: 443-642-2068 Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Teachers: 46 Students: 808 Ratio: 18:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 56% Male / 44% Female Lunch: 84% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Carver Vocational-Technical High School |
Public | High | 9-12 | 2201 Presstman St, Baltimore, MD 21216 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 2201 Presstman St, Baltimore, MD 21216 Phone: 410-396-0553 Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Teachers: 61 Students: 1041 Ratio: 17:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 56% Male / 44% Female Lunch: 86% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Forest Park High School |
Public | High | 9-12 | 3701 Eldorado Ave, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 3701 Eldorado Ave, Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 Phone: 410-396-0753 Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Teachers: 63 Students: 1024 Ratio: 16:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 57% Male / 43% Female Lunch: 75% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Frederick Douglass High School |
Public | High | 9-12 | 6900 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 6900 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 Phone: 410-396-7821 Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Teachers: 46 Students: 539 Ratio: 12:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 54% Male / 46% Female Lunch: 86% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School |
Public | High | 9-12 | 3500 Hillen Rd, Baltimore, MD 21218 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 3500 Hillen Rd, Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone: 410-396-6496 Teachers: 116 Students: 1714 Ratio: 15:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 57% Male / 43% Female Lunch: 79% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Stadium School |
Public | Middle | 6-8 | 1400 Exeter Hall Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 8 Admission: Public Address: 1400 Exeter Hall Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone: 443-984-2682 Teachers: 17 Students: 259 Ratio: 15:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 62% Male / 38% Female Lunch: 86% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Baltimore I.T. Academy |
Public | Middle | 6-8 | ||
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 8 Admission: Public Address: Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Enrollment |
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The Crossroads School |
Public | Middle | 6-8 | 802 S Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21231 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 8 Admission: Public Address: 802 S Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21231 Phone: 410-276-4924 Teachers: 14 Students: 162 Ratio: 12:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 43% Male / 57% Female Lunch: 75% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Western High School |
Public | High | 9-12 | 4600 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 4600 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209 Phone: 410-396-7040 Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Teachers: 77 Students: 1290 Ratio: 17:1 Students/Teacher Gender: / 100% Female Lunch: 73% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Coppin Academy |
Public | High | 9-12 | 2500 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 2500 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216 Phone: 443-642-5060 Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Teachers: 27 Students: 450 Ratio: 17:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 50% Male / 49% Female Lunch: 84% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Renaissance Academy |
Public | High | 9-12 | 1301 McCulloh St, Baltimore, MD 21217 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 1301 McCulloh St, Baltimore, MD 21217 Phone: 443-984-3164 Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Teachers: 23 Students: 241 Ratio: 11:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 43% Male / 57% Female Lunch: 94% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Maryland Academy of Technology and Health Sciences |
Public | High | 6-12 | ||
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 12 Admission: Public Address: Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Enrollment |
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New Era Academy |
Public | High | 6-12 | ||
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 12 Admission: Public Address: Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Enrollment |
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Independence School Local I |
Public | High | 9-12 | ||
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Public Address: Enrollment |
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Friendship Academy of Engineering and Technology |
Public | High | 6-12 | ||
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 12 Admission: Public Address: Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Enrollment |
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Afya Public Charter School |
Public | Middle | 6-8 | ||
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 8 Admission: Public Address: Enrollment |
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The Reach! Partnership School |
Public | High | 8-12 | 2555 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21218 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 8 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 2555 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone: 443-642-2291 Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Teachers: 46 Students: 724 Ratio: 16:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 58% Male / 42% Female Lunch: 84% Free Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Knowledge and Success Academy |
Public | High | 6-12 | ||
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 12 Admission: Public Address: Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Enrollment |
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Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West |
Public | High | 6-12 | 1500 Harlem Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217 | |
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 12 Admission: Public Address: 1500 Harlem Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217 Phone: 443-642-2110 Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Enrollment |
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N.A.C.A. Freedom and Democracy Academy II |
Public | High | 6-12 | ||
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 6 - 12 Admission: Public Address: Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Enrollment |
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Baltimore Community High School |
Public | High | 8-12 | ||
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District: Baltimore City Public Schools Grade Span: 8 - 12 Admission: Public Address: Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org Enrollment |
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| Name | Type | Level | Grades | Address | |
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Archbishop Borders School |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 3500 Foster Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 3500 Foster Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 Phone: 410-276-6534 Website: http://www.abbschool.com/ Teachers: 15 Students: 147 Ratio: 10:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 32% Male / 68% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Archbishop Curley High School |
Private | Secondary | 9-12 | 3701 Sinclair Ln, Baltimore, MD 21213 | |
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Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Private Address: 3701 Sinclair Ln, Baltimore, MD 21213 Phone: 410-485-5000 Website: http://archbishopcurley.org Teachers: 40 Students: 535 Ratio: 13:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 100% Male Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Arts & Ideas Sudbury School |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | UG-UG | 4915 Holder Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214 | |
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Grade Span: UG - UG Admission: Private Address: 4915 Holder Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214 Phone: 410-426-0001 Teachers: 5 Students: 64 Ratio: 13:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 45% Male / 55% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Arts & Ideas Sudbury School |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | KG-12 | 4915 Holder Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214 | |
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Grade Span: KG - 12 Admission: Private Address: 4915 Holder Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214 Phone: 410-426-0001 Teachers: 5 Students: 64 Ratio: 13:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Baltimore Actor's Theatre - the Dumbarton House |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | 6-10 | 300 Dumbarton Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212 | |
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Grade Span: 6 - 10 Admission: Private Address: 300 Dumbarton Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212 Phone: 410-337-8519 Teachers: 3 Students: 6 Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 50% Male / 50% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Baltimore Junior Academy |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 3006 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD 21215 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 3006 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD 21215 Phone: 410-542-6758 Website: http://www.bjacademy.org/ Teachers: 4 Students: 60 Ratio: 15:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 55% Male / 45% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Baltimore Lab School |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | 1-12 | 2220 Saint Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218 | |
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Grade Span: 1 - 12 Admission: Private Address: 2220 Saint Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone: 410-735-0053 Website: http://www.labschool.org/content/baltimore-lab-school Teachers: 46 Students: 116 Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 71% Male / 29% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Baltimore Torah School |
Private | Secondary | 9-12 | 3407 Clarks Ln, Baltimore, MD 21215 | |
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Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Private Address: 3407 Clarks Ln, Baltimore, MD 21215 Phone: 410-585-1801 Teachers: 6 Students: 28 Ratio: 5:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 100% Male Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Boys Latin School of Maryland |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | KG-12 | 822 W Lake Ave, Baltimore, MD 21210 | |
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Grade Span: KG - 12 Admission: Private Address: 822 W Lake Ave, Baltimore, MD 21210 Phone: 410-377-5192 Website: http://www.boyslatinmd.com/ Teachers: 88 Students: 634 Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 100% Male Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Calvert School |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 105 Tuscany Rd, Baltimore, MD 21210 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 105 Tuscany Rd, Baltimore, MD 21210 Phone: 410-243-6054 Website: http://www.calvertschool.org/ Teachers: 86 Students: 626 Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 51% Male / 49% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Cardinal Shehan School |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 5407 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 5407 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239 Phone: 410-433-2775 Website: http://www.cardinalshehanschool.org/ Teachers: 20 Students: 319 Ratio: 16:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 45% Male / 55% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Cheder D'Kahal Chassidim |
Private | Elementary | PK-3 | 6118 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 3 Admission: Private Address: 6118 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 Phone: 443-940-1014 Teachers: 11 Students: 45 Ratio: 4:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 76% Male / 24% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Church of the Redeemer Parish Day School |
Private | Elementary | PK-1 | 5603 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21210 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 1 Admission: Private Address: 5603 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21210 Phone: 410-435-9510 Website: http://www.redeemeronline.com/ Teachers: 6 Students: 51 Ratio: 9:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 45% Male / 55% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Cristo Rey Jesuit High School |
Private | Secondary | 9-12 | 420 S Chester St, Baltimore, MD 21231 | |
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Grade Span: 9 - 12 Admission: Private Address: 420 S Chester St, Baltimore, MD 21231 Phone: 410-727-3255 Teachers: 27 Students: 352 Ratio: 13:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 42% Male / 58% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Darchei Noam |
Private | Elementary | 1-8 | 4800 Mount Hope Dr, Baltimore, MD 21215 | |
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Grade Span: 1 - 8 Admission: Private Address: 4800 Mount Hope Dr, Baltimore, MD 21215 Phone: 410-413-1426 Teachers: 7 Students: 33 Ratio: 5:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 55% Male / 45% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Edwards Academy Christian Institute of Learning |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | PK-10 | 5300 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 10 Admission: Private Address: 5300 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212 Phone: 443-354-6793 Teachers: 4 Students: 12 Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 25% Male / 75% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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First English Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten |
Private | Elementary | PK-KG | 3807 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218 | |
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Grade Span: PK - KG Admission: Private Address: 3807 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone: 410-235-5887 Teachers: 3 Students: 10 Ratio: 3:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 40% Male / 60% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Gateway School |
Private | Elementary | KG-8 | 5900 Metro Dr, Baltimore, MD 21215 | |
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Grade Span: KG - 8 Admission: Private Address: 5900 Metro Dr, Baltimore, MD 21215 Phone: 410-318-6780 Website: http://www.hasa.org/ Teachers: 13 Students: 50 Ratio: 4:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 70% Male / 30% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Gilman School |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | PK-12 | 5407 Roland Ave Ste 1, Baltimore, MD 21210 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 12 Admission: Private Address: 5407 Roland Ave Ste 1, Baltimore, MD 21210 Phone: 410-323-3800 Website: http://www.gilman.edu/ Teachers: 157 Students: 1022 Ratio: 7:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 100% Male Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Govans Presbyterian Preschool |
Private | Elementary | PK-KG | 5826 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212 | |
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Grade Span: PK - KG Admission: Private Address: 5826 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212 Phone: 410-435-8189 Website: http://www.govanspres.org/ Teachers: 2 Students: 5 Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 40% Male / 60% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Grace United Methodist Preschool |
Private | Elementary | PK-1 | 5407 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21210 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 1 Admission: Private Address: 5407 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21210 Phone: 410-532-2235 Website: http://www.graceunitedmethodist.org/ Teachers: 11 Students: 19 Ratio: 2:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 53% Male / 47% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Greater Grace Christian Academy |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | KG-12 | 6077 Moravia Park Dr, Baltimore, MD 21206 | |
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Grade Span: KG - 12 Admission: Private Address: 6077 Moravia Park Dr, Baltimore, MD 21206 Phone: 410-485-0700 Teachers: 26 Students: 214 Ratio: 8:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 52% Male / 48% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Greater Youth Christian Academy |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 200 N Bentalou St, Baltimore, MD 21223 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 200 N Bentalou St, Baltimore, MD 21223 Phone: 410-945-7300 Teachers: 11 Students: 38 Ratio: 4:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 37% Male / 63% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Hampden Christian School |
Private | Elementary | PK-8 | 3615 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211 | |
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Grade Span: PK - 8 Admission: Private Address: 3615 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211 Phone: 410-338-2889 Teachers: 7 Students: 29 Ratio: 4:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 55% Male / 45% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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Islamic Community School |
Private | Combined Elementary/Secondary | 1-10 | 1335 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217 | |
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Grade Span: 1 - 10 Admission: Private Address: 1335 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217 Phone: 410-462-2021 Teachers: 4 Students: 30 Ratio: 8:1 Students/Teacher Gender: 47% Male / 53% Female Student/Teacher ratioEnrollment |
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