The Bryn Mawr School

What The Bryn Mawr School does

The Bryn Mawr School is an independent, nonprofit, all-girls college-preparatory school founded in 1885 in Baltimore, Maryland, operating across a 26-acre urban campus. It serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 in four divisions — Little School (coed ages 2 months to 5), Lower School (PK-5), Middle School (6-8), and Upper School (9-12) — plus a fully online extension, Bryn Mawr Online School (BMOS), for grades 6-12 that graduated its inaugural class in 2026. The school also runs Summer at Bryn Mawr camps, Extended Day care, college counseling, and signature programs including Voice& and the STEM Career Fair. Approximately 330 employees support the program, with faculty averaging 17 years of teaching experience and 70% holding advanced degrees.

The business model is tuition-driven, with 2026-2027 rates ranging from $26,000 (Pre-K) to $44,470 (Upper School) and approximately $7 million in annual need-based Flexible Tuition assistance awarded to over one-third of families. Ancillary revenue streams include Summer at Bryn Mawr, Extended Day care, dining services (operated by CulinArt), and campus facility rentals. A $25 million capital campaign, "Bryn Mawr, Beyond: Imagining Tomorrow," publicly launched in 2026 alongside groundbreaking for a new Upper School building. The school's technology stack consists of standard third-party platforms — Canvas LMS, Blackbaud Tuition Management, Clarity for financial aid, Ruvna for emergency alerts, Magnus Health for student health records, and Parchment for transcripts — with a 1:1 Chromebook program in Middle School and BYOD in Upper School.

Customer acquisition is admissions-driven, relying on campus visits, shadow days, group assessments, the student ambassador program, and digital channels including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees (chaired by Ellen Smith Dew '01, succeeding Dr. Rhonda Smith Wright '95) and is a member of NAIS, AIMS, ICGS, and Folio. Head of School Sue Sadler (in role since 2017) announced retirement effective June 30, 2027, with the Board engaging Carney Sandoe & Associates to lead the leadership search.

Name

The Bryn Mawr School

Legal name

The Bryn Mawr School

Website

https://brynmawrschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Bryn Mawr School is an independent, nonprofit all-girls college-preparatory school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving Pre-K through Grade 12 on a 26-acre campus with a coed preschool and online school. Founded in 1885, it serves approximately 600-700 students through tuition-funded academics and ancillary programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Sex (Boys/Girls) Private Schools (EDAJABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA), Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private girls education
• College preparatory school
• Early childhood education
• Independent school tuition
• Online girls school

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for Pre-K through Grade 12 students, with rates ranging from $26,000 to $44,470 annually depending on grade level. Also includes co-ed preschool (Little School) with separate tuition structure.
2. Summer Programs: Summer at Bryn Mawr camps and programs for children, generating additional revenue during summer months.
3. Campus Rentals: Facilities available for private rentals including Old Gym (450 capacity), Centennial Hall Auditorium (450), Hoene Dining Hall (250), Katharine Van Bibber Gymnasium, Barbara Landis Chase Dance Studio (100), tennis courts, turf field, and grass fields.
4. Extended Day Care: After school care programs including Lower School Extended Day and Middle School Afternoon Supervision, billed monthly to families.
5. Flexible Tuition Assistance: Approximately $7 million awarded annually in tuition assistance to more than one-third of families, funded through school resources.
6. Dining Services: CulinArt Group partnership provides food services; cashless dining system via MyKidsSpending pre-paid balance system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Bryn Mawr School is an independent, nonprofit, all-girls private school delivering college-preparatory education from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, with a co-educational infant-through-age-5 preschool (Little School), on a 26-acre Baltimore campus. The school also operates Bryn Mawr Online School (BMOS) for grades 6-12 globally, supplementing its on-campus curriculum with summer programs, extended-day care, college counseling, and signature leadership programs such as Voice&.

Product overview

The Bryn Mawr School is an independent all-girls private school (grades PK-12) with a coed preschool (infant to age 5) located on a 26-acre campus in Baltimore, Maryland. The institution operates as a unified portfolio of educational programs structured by age/grade level: Little School (coed infant-5), Lower School (PK-5), Middle School (6-8), Upper School (9-12), and Bryn Mawr Online School (online, grades 6-12). Supplementary programs include Summer at Bryn Mawr camps, After School Programs with Extended Day care, College Counseling, Signature Programs (Voice&, STEM Career Fair, Woman of Consequence), Global Education Programs, and Student Support Services. Founded in 1885, the school enrolls approximately 81 seniors annually with a total employee count of approximately 330 including faculty, administration, coaches, and support staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dorothy Clayborne Fellowship: Teaching fellowship established in 2021 named in honor of Dorothy Clayborne, the first Black teacher in Bryn Mawr's Lower School, designed as a pathway for teachers from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue careers in independent schools.
• Wilgis Teaching Fellowship
• Voice&
• Mawrtian Nation
• The Bryn Mawr, Beyond Campaign
• The Fund for Bryn Mawr

Products and services

• Little School (Co-educational Preschool) Co-educational early childhood program for infants through age 5, open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., providing morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack. Approximately 90 boys and girls enrolled annually. Approved by Maryland State Department of Education and licensed by the Child Care Administration of Maryland.
• Lower School (Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5)

Quantifiable outcome

• Research shows girls' school graduates report higher self-confidence and are 6x more likely to consider math/science/technology majors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carney, Sandoe & AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Education search and recruitment firm partnered with Bryn Mawr to conduct the Head of School search. Brings over 45 years of experience in guiding schools through leadership searches. Consultants include Allison Gaines Pell, Bob Vitalo, and Marsha Little.
• Kangaroo CoachminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent transportation contractor providing motor coach service to and from school for families in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford, and Howard Counties.
• CulinArt GroupminorOthersDining services partner providing food and nourishment to the Bryn Mawr community. Operates the cashless dining system via MyKidsSpending.
• Blackbaud Tuition ManagementcoreTechnology or IntegrationTuition management and billing platform used for all tuition payments and student billing including activities fees, retreats, and academic materials.
• ClaritycoreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial aid application platform used for the Flexible Tuition Program. Processes need-based tuition assistance applications and evaluates family financial information.
• International Coalition of Girls' SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal organization supporting girls' education. Bryn Mawr is a member and references ICGS research on benefits of single-sex education.
• Ivy International GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost family agency partner for international students not living with natural parents. One of three approved agencies for international student representation.
• Apex International Education PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost family agency partner for international students not living with natural parents. One of three approved agencies for international student representation.
• TBI New Oasis International EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost family agency partner for international students not living with natural parents. One of three approved agencies for international student representation.
• Direct School UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial school uniform supplier providing uniforms through their website and Brynmawrket school store.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Garrison Forest School: All-girls PK-12 independent school on a large Baltimore-area campus with a coed early-childhood component, directly competing with Bryn Mawr for the same Baltimore metro all-girls families at premium price points.
• The Madeira School: All-girls 9-12 college-preparatory boarding/day school in McLean, VA, closely comparable on co-curricular experiential learning model and premium tuition positioning in the Mid-Atlantic.
• The Spence School: Elite all-girls K-12 independent school in New York City with a similarly research-driven girls'-education positioning and premium tuition; relevant benchmark for Bryn Mawr's aspirational pricing and outcomes messaging.
• Notre Dame Preparatory School: All-girls Catholic college-preparatory school in Towson, MD, serving the same Baltimore metro market and overlapping with Bryn Mawr on college-prep positioning, athletics, and applicant pool.
• The Baldwin School: All-girls PK-12 independent school in Bryn Mawr, PA, with a coed preschool, directly mirroring Bryn Mawr's structure, single-sex mission, and college-preparatory focus in the Philadelphia metro.
• National Cathedral School: All-girls PK-12 independent school in Washington, DC, comparable in size and mission; competes with Bryn Mawr for DC-metro all-girls families at similar premium pricing.
• The Holton-Arms School: All-girls PK-12 independent school in Bethesda, MD, comparable in size, tuition band, and single-sex mission; competes with Bryn Mawr for DC-metro families seeking girls-only education.

Regional players

• Roland Park Country School: Coed PK-12 independent school in Baltimore that competes with Bryn Mawr for the same Baltimore metro families; differs in being co-ed but overlaps heavily on tuition band, campus culture, and applicant pool.
• The Park School of Baltimore: Coed PK-12 progressive independent school in Baltimore, competing with Bryn Mawr for the same regional families seeking private education; positioned on a different pedagogical model but similar price tier.

Broad incumbents

• Sidwell Friends School: Elite PK-12 coed Quaker day school in Washington, DC; overlaps with Bryn Mawr at the top end of the Mid-Atlantic private school market on tuition, college placement outcomes, and family profile, though co-educational.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BrynMawrSchool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheBrynMawrSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/BrynMawrSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/brynmawrschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/the-bryn-mawr-school

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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