be authentic. be brave. be compassionate. be curious. be spirited.
garrison forest school is a private, independent girls' school in baltimore county, maryland with an all-girls 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. guided by our motto, esse quam videri—to be rather than to seem—garrison forest’s curricular and co-curricular program balances exceedingly high standards within a welcoming, spirited atmosphere.