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Empowering students to achieve their fullest potential and live lives of purpose—this has been the core of Garrison Forest School since its founding in 1910. What was an innovative educational mission for girls at the turn of the 20th century remains so in the 21st century.
Throughout our history, our mission has been to prepare young women for a rewarding college experience and for a purposeful life well beyond. Guided by our motto, Esse Quam Videri—To Be Rather Than To Seem—Garrison Forest's curricular and co-curricular program balances exceedingly high standards within a welcoming, spirited atmosphere.
Located outside of Baltimore, the school's park-like campus offers collegiate-quality academic, athletic, arts and residential facilities. Our innovative partnership with The Johns Hopkins University, the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program, matches students with a Hopkins professor and lab to conduct research in science and engineering. Students may apply to be a Jenkins Fellow for an in-depth service learning project of their choice. Our new Equine and Veterinary Science program, expanded Robotics program, arts offerings, competitive interscholastic athletics (including riding and Polo at the national levels) and many clubs meet every interest, broaden horizons and provide leadership development. With Baltimore, Washington, D.C., New York City and other Mid-Atlantic cities and states nearby, students enjoy a variety of weekend activities.
Here, students flourish intellectually and individually, find their voice, discover their passions and embrace their potential.
Throughout our history, our mission has been to prepare young women for a rewarding college experience and for a purposeful life well beyond. Guided by our motto, Esse Quam Videri—To Be Rather Than To Seem—Garrison Forest's curricular and co-curricular program balances exceedingly high standards within a welcoming, spirited atmosphere.
Located outside of Baltimore, the school's park-like campus offers collegiate-quality academic, athletic, arts and residential facilities. Our innovative partnership with The Johns Hopkins University, the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program, matches students with a Hopkins professor and lab to conduct research in science and engineering. Students may apply to be a Jenkins Fellow for an in-depth service learning project of their choice. Our new Equine and Veterinary Science program, expanded Robotics program, arts offerings, competitive interscholastic athletics (including riding and Polo at the national levels) and many clubs meet every interest, broaden horizons and provide leadership development. With Baltimore, Washington, D.C., New York City and other Mid-Atlantic cities and states nearby, students enjoy a variety of weekend activities.
Here, students flourish intellectually and individually, find their voice, discover their passions and embrace their potential.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$79,750
Enrollment
509
International Students
14%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
72%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Endowment
$42 million
AP
15
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
24
Class Size
12
Boarding %
35
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2021-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 |
| Parsons The New School for Design | 1 | |
| #9 | Duke University | 1 |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 |
| #9 | Northwestern University | 1 |
| #14 | Brown University | 1 |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 |
| #25 | University of Virginia | 1 |
| #28 | Tufts University | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2024-2025)Number of students who took AP tests
97
Number of tests taken
234
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Environmental Science
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Spanish Language and Culture
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French Language and Culture
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Environmental Science
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Spanish Language and Culture
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French Language and Culture
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Psychology
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Chemistry
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English Literature and Composition
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Latin
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United States History
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Computer Science A
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English Language and Composition
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Sports
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Badminton
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Badminton
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Squash
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Dance
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Indoor Soccer
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Polo
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Riding
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Softball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Animal Love
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Art Club
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ASA (Asian Students Alliance)
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The Blues
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Book Club
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BSU (Black Student Union)
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Animal Love
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Art Club
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ASA (Asian Students Alliance)
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The Blues
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Book Club
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BSU (Black Student Union)
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Chess Club
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Computer Science
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Cooking
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Debate Club
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Dungeons & Dragons
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French Club
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Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA; Spectrum)
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Girls Advancing in Medicine/STEM
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Green Club
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Ibero-American Student Alliance (ISA)
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Jewish Student Alliance (JSA)
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Math Club
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Model UN
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Morgan's Message
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Music / Orchestra / Bands
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Neurominds
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Odyssey of the Mind
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One Love
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Paw Print
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Pickleball
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Politics
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Real World Finance
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Robotics
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Society of Women Engineers (SWENEXT)
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Student Diversity Leadership Council (SDLC)
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Service League
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Writing Society
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Yearbook
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Aspiring Leaders Program
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Battle of the Books
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Blue Adage Dance Ensemble
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Blue Fire Hip Hop Dance Ensemble
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Blue Belles Pop Music Ensemble
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Blue Birds Student-Run Band
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Chicken Club
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Junior Service League
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Independent Research Project
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Interscholastic Sports
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Open Studio
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Sisters in Unity
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Applied Music
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Bee Club
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Blue Beats Drum Line
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Blue Gems Choral Group
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Blue Jam Modern Band
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Grizzly Gazette
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Knitting
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Nutcracker Dance Performance
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Polo
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Riding
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Run
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Spirit Club
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Yoga
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Arts
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Chamber Choir
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Dance
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Theater
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3D Design
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Digital Photography
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Drawing
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Chamber Choir
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Dance
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Theater
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3D Design
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Digital Photography
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Drawing
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Painting
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Woodworking
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Band
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Fiber Art
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Photography
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Visual Arts
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Digital Design
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Metal
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Frequently Ask Questions about Garrison Forest School
Tell me a bit about Garrison Forest School.
Garrison Forest School is All-girls private boarding school located in Maryland, US. It was founded 1910 , and currently has about 509 students, 14.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.gfs.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.gfs.org.
Does Garrison Forest School have rigorous academic requirements?
Garrison Forest School is offering 15 AP courses.
Garrison Forest School also have 72% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Garrison Forest School also have 72% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Garrison Forest School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Garrison Forest School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Garrison Forest School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Garrison Forest School?
The total fee for Garrison Forest School in 2024 is
$79,750 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@gfs.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@gfs.org .
Where is Garrison Forest School located?
Garrison Forest School is located in the State of Maryland of USA. The closest major city is Baltimore, which is about 10 miles away from school. Most families can choose Baltimore-Washington International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Garrison Forest School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Garrison Forest School is among the most popular schools, within top 92 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Garrison Forest School has been favorited by 318 users.
Also Garrison Forest School has been favorited by 318 users.
How do I complete an application for Garrison Forest School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Garrison Forest School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Garrison Forest School’s official site: http://www.gfs.org or call them at 410-559-3111.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Garrison Forest School’s official site: http://www.gfs.org or call them at 410-559-3111.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Garrison Forest School?
Yes, here are few:
Oldfields School, St. Timothy's School and The Boys' Latin School Of Maryland.
The closest major city is Baltimore. You can find out more schools near Baltimore here.
The closest major city is Baltimore. You can find out more schools near Baltimore here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Garrison Forest School?
The overall rating for Garrison Forest School is A-.
The section ratings of Garrison Forest School are:
A for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Garrison Forest School are:
A for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Baltimore is a historic city in Maryland, known for its significant role as a major seaport. Located at the mouth of the Inner Harbor, the city is home to Fort McHenry, where the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was penned. The Inner Harbor today features a vibrant mix of shops, seafood restaurants, and attractions like the USS Constellation, a Civil War-era warship, and the National Aquarium, which hosts a diverse array of marine life. Baltimore’s rich cultural and maritime heritage continues to attract visitors year-round.
Population (2022)
636,919
Cost of Living
Higher than average 9%
Nearby Airport
Baltimore-Washington International Airport
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