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Choosing Maryland Schools

Choosing Schools gives you the tools you need to learn all about your school choice options and find schools that best fit your child's needs.

Find any school

Start here to find any public or private school in your state, county, city, district or neighborhood.

   

Learn about your school options
Do you know how to get a transfer? What about charter schools? Other school choices? Check out the resources below to learn more!

  • School Choice in Maryland: An Overview of Your Options
  • Enrolling in Kindergarten in Maryland: What You Need to Know
  • Making the Transition: 10 Tips for Adjusting to a New School
  • Imagining Your Ideal School: An Exercise in Setting Priorities
  • Private vs. Public Schools: What's the Difference?
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Private Schools
  • Homeschooling: Key Facts and Resources
  • Charter Schools Offer an Array of Choices
  • Online Resources for Charter Schools

    Get printable worksheets
    If you're serious about choosing a new school, these exercises will help you sort through your priorities and organize your school visits:

  • Imagining Your Ideal School: An Exercise for Setting Priorities
  • The Elementary School Visit: Questions to Ask
  • The Middle School Visit: Questions to Ask
  • The High School Visit: Questions to Ask