MCDONOGH SCHOOL
Established in 1873 by John McDonogh, McDonogh School is a co-educational PK-12 private school based in Owings Mills, Maryland.
CONTACT
McDonogh School
8600 McDonogh Road
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Phone: +1 (410) 363-0600
Website: https://www.mcdonogh.org/
HEAD OF SCHOOL
David J. Farace
GRADES
PK-12
BOARDING
Yes
CATEGORY
Co-Educational
MCDONOGH SCHOOL“We provide young people with life-altering educational experiences that demand civil discourse, inspire personal and intellectual growth, and foster a commitment to do the greatest possible amount of good.”
— David J. Farace, Head of School
MCDONOGH SCHOOLFast Facts
Learn more about the student experience at McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland
STUDENT FACULTY RATIO
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ESTABLISHED
1873
TOTAL STUDENT BODY
1,463
MCDONOGH SCHOOLFrequently Asked Questions
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GO TO MCDONOGH SCHOOL?
Annual tuition for the Upper School at McDonogh School is $42,440, making it one of the most expensive private schools in Maryland.
WHO ARE THE MOST NOTABLE ALUMNI FROM MCDONOGH SCHOOL?
As one of Maryland’s most exclusive private schools, McDonogh School has an impressive roster of notable alumni, including: Myles Martin and Henry G. Chiles Jr.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR MCDONOGH SCHOOL?
The application deadline for the 2026-2027 school year for McDonogh School is December 5, 2025.
WHICH COLLEGES DO MCDONOGH SCHOOL ALUMNI TYPICALLY ATTEND?
Graduates of McDonogh School strongly orient toward selective and nationally respected college and universities, with a pronounced emphasis on East Coast private universities, leading liberal arts colleges, and a limited number of flagship public schools. Among the graduating class of 2025, a notably high concentration at the University of Maryland (College Park) and Wake Forest University highlights both regional strength and institutional familiarity, while steady placement at Ivy League, Ivy-adjacent, and elite Southern private universities underscores a culture that prioritizes academic rigor, network strength, and long-term professional mobility.
DOES MCDONOGH SCHOOL OFFER FINANCIAL AID?
Yes.
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