The Maryland School for the Blind (MSB) is a private, nonprofit school dedicated to educating children and youth from infancy to age 21 who are blind, visually impaired, and multiply disabled.
The school was founded in 1853 and our 100 acre campus is located in northeast Baltimore. Each year, MSB serves more than 1,000 students throughout all 24 Maryland jurisdictions through our on-campus and outreach programs. As a statewide resource center, MSB provides outreach, educational and residential services for students to reach their fullest potential by preparing them with the abilities to be as successful, independent and well-rounded contributing members of their communities as possible. The Maryland College and Career Ready Standards establish what our students need to know at targeted intervals during their K-12 education. Maryland’s College and Career-Ready Standards incorporate the Common Core State Standards and are built on high-quality academic expectations in English/Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics that define the knowledge and skills all students should master by the end of each grade level. MSB also incorporates the Baltimore County Public Schools Curriculum (BCPS), Unique Learning System (ULS), along with the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) into our various K-12 classrooms.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MD School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Maryland School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1853
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Ruth Ann Hynson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Maryland School For The Blind often compared to?
The Maryland School For The Blind is often viewed alongside schools like Strawbridge School by visitors of our site.
What sports does The Maryland School For The Blind offer?
The Maryland School For The Blind offers 4 interscholastic sports: Cheering, Swimming, Track and Field and Wrestling.
What is The Maryland School For The Blind's ranking?
The Maryland School For The Blind ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Maryland School For The Blind?
The application deadline for The Maryland School For The Blind is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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