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Garrison Forest School

300 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117, United States
Owings Mills, MD 21117
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Ages 2-12

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Garrison Forest School (GFS) is a distinguished all-girls educational institution that serves students from PreK through 12th grade, including a boarding program for grades 8-12. Founded in 1910, GFS is dedicated to empowering young women to realize their full potential and lead purposeful lives. The school embraces a holistic approach to education, particularly through the Boyce Center for Learning and Thriving, which focuses on academic support, personal growth, and overall wellness. GFS emphasizes character development and global competency within its integrated curriculum, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop confidence in their unique voices. One of the school's standout features is its partnership with Johns Hopkins University through the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program, where students engage in meaningful research experiences that foster curiosity and innovation. Additionally, Garrison Forest offers exceptional riding and polo programs, including opportunities for competitive training, making it one of the only girls' schools in the U.S. to provide polo as part of its athletic offerings. With a low student-teacher ratio and strong family partnerships at its core, GFS cultivates a supportive community where students can thrive both academically and socially. This commitment to nurturing each girl's individuality sets Garrison Forest apart as a leader in all-girls education.

Garrison Forest School is a private, independent girls' school in Baltimore County, Maryland with an elementary, middle and high school program, coed preschool and national and international boarding program. Throughout our history, our mission has been to prepare young women for a rewarding college experience and for a purposeful life well beyond. Garrison Forest's curricular and co-curricular program balances exceedingly high standards within a welcoming, spirited atmosphere. Here, students flourish intellectually and individually. Find their voice. Discover their passions. And embrace their potential.

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Privateboarding programholistic approachacademic supportpersonal growthoverall wellnesscharacter developmentglobal competencyWomen in Science and Engineering (WISE) programresearch experiencesriding programspolo programscompetitive traininglow student-teacher ratiofamily partnerships

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  • Private
  • Preschool (Ages 2-5)
  • Elementary (K-5)
  • Middle School (6-8)

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  • low student-teacher ratio

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  • family partnerships

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  • boarding program
  • holistic approach
  • academic support
  • personal growth
  • overall wellness

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