Pikesville Tutors

About Pikesville

When it comes to great places to live in Maryland, Pikesville stands out. Located in Baltimore County not far from the big city Baltimore itself, Pikesville is known for being a great place to raise a family. As it is a small city, many residents commute to Baltimore for work each day, and the fact that Baltimore is so close is a great benefit to residents of Pikesville. Pikesville citizens have access to all of Baltimore’s big city amenities and opportunities. Pikesville is actually the closest suburban city to Baltimore, making it ideal for the commuter.

Known for being a culturally diverse area of Maryland, Pikesville is home to a large Jewish population. Many Jewish families have found a great home here in Pikesville, with a great Jewish community. The reason for this especially large Jewish population is mostly due to the Jewish immigrants that settled here just outside of Baltimore in the 1900s. Originally, many of these immigrant families lived in Baltimore, but decided to move outside the city into local suburbs after the end of the second World War. This move created larger communities surrounding Baltimore, and Pikesville was one of those suburban communities that drew many Baltimore natives. Pikesville has many Jewish temples and synagogues, and there are also several Jewish schools and community centers here.

What’s in a name? You may be wondering how Pikesville, Maryland, got its name in the first place. Named after Zebulon Pike, a United States soldier from the late 1700s, Pikesville took his last name in honor of his service. Not only an American soldier, Zebulon Pike was also known for being an explorer of this region of the United States. Residents of Pikesville appreciate their history, and there are multiple local buildings named after Zebulon Pike as well.

Education has always been important to the residents of Pikesville. Nearly a dozen public schools, including elementary schools, middle schools, and one high school, are available here in Pikesville. There are also a number of charter schools and private schools available, as well as several Jewish schools and colleges. For students attending any of these schools, local Pikesville tutors are available. These local tutors are a great resource for getting extra after-school help in a wide variety of subjects. Students that need extra help can meet with their tutor after-school, one-on-one, working on study skills and helping each student reach their own personal educational goals.