Living in Frederick
Frederick is home to high-quality and differse housing opportunities. From downtown apartments and condominiums to award-winning neighborhoods such as Whittier and Worman’s Mill, Frederick’s neighborhoods excede the expectations of young single professionals, families and retirees alike.

The City of Frederick offers online information regarding safety throughout the community and individual neighborhoods. Click here for an interactive Crime Map to find information about the safety of your neighborhood. There is also a wealth of information on the Frederick City Police Department website.


Education
Educational opportunities in Frederick are second to none. Whether relocating families to the Frederick community, aspiring to achieve a Bachelor’s or Masters degree, or looking for technical training for employees, Frederick’s school system will exceed expectations.

Frederick County Public Schools
The Frederick County Public School (FCPS) system offers first-class public education in the City of Frederick and throughout Frederick County. FCPS serves more than 40,000 students in 63 facilities throughout Frederick County. 2,680 teachers provide outstanding instruction every day in quality facilities with top-notch technology resources and innovative learning experiences. FCPS has the lowest drop-out rate in Maryland (0.78%) as well as the state’s highest graduation rate (96.36%).

The Frederick business community is active in its support of FCPS, partnering in the education of the next generation of workforce through more than 800 work-study and internship opportunities (FCPS 2006 School Report). To learn more, visit www.fcps.org.

FCPS also offers the Career and Technology Center, which provides a solid education to high school students who want to enhance their academic studies with specialized training in competitive fields. CTC equips students with the skills and knowledge to compete in today's job market by offering 24 programs such as automotive technology, criminal justice, masonry, nursing, video production, web design and more. Visit www.careertech.net for more information.

Secondary and Continuing Education
Secondary and continuing education is offered in Frederick through the community’s three colleges and universities. Frederick Community College offers a range of coursework in 2-year degrees, as well as continuing education credits and customized training for businesses and their employees. Hood College and Mount St Mary’s University offer liberal arts education opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate-level students.

Private Education in Frederick
In addition to a world-class public school system, Frederick is home to many private education options as well.

• The Banner School, Frederick, 301-695-9320
• The Barnesville School, Frederick, 301-253-4893
• Beth Sholom Day School, Frederick, 301-663-3437
• Catoctin View Mission School, Thurmont, 301-271-3346
• Frederick Adventist School, Frederick, 301-663-0363
• Frederick Christian Academy, Frederick, 301-473-8990
• Frederick Montessori School, Frederick, 301-371-9639
• Friends Meeting School, Ijamsville, 301-798-0288
• Grace Baptist Academy, Brunswick, 301-834-5000
• Lucy School: An Arts-Based School , Middletown, 301-293-1163
• Mother Seton School, Emmitsburg, 301-447-3161
• New Life Christian School, Frederick, 301-663-8418
• St. John Regional Catholic School, Frederick, 301-662-6722
• St. John's Literary Institution at Prospect Hall, Frederick, 301-662-4210
• St. Thomas More Academy, Buckeystown, 301-874-9014
• Trinity School of Frederick, Frederick, 301-228-2333
• Visitation Academy, Frederick, 301-662-2814
• Walkersville Christian Family School, Thurmont, 301-271-0123