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#13 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 3% of private schools

Al-rahmah School

Elementary School · Baltimore, MD

A private elementary school in Baltimore, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

6631 JOHNNYCAKE RD, Baltimore, MD 21244

  • 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,387.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index58%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment187
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MD

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Al-rahmah School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,784/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$84,849

Median home value

$271,200

Median rent

$1,538/mo

College educated

35.5%

Homeownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21244; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Asian51.9%
Black36.9%
White6.4%
Hispanic4.3%
Native American0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Woodbridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–50.8 mi455Compare →
Johnnycake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–51.0 mi571Compare →
Chadwick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–51.2 mi589Compare →
Emmanuel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privateK–81.2 mi110Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Al-rahmah School is listed in Baltimore, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Al-rahmah School

Al-rahmah School is a private elementary school in Baltimore, MD, serving approximately 187 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Al-rahmah School

What grades does Al-rahmah School serve?

Al-rahmah School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Al-rahmah School?

Al-rahmah School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Al-rahmah School?

The student-teacher ratio at Al-rahmah School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Al-rahmah School rank in MD?

Al-rahmah School ranks #13 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Al-rahmah School's MySchoolScout rating?

Al-rahmah School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Al-rahmah School a private school?

Yes, Al-rahmah School is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Al-rahmah School a religious school?

Al-rahmah School has a Islamic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
187
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Islamic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Baltimore County
Area population (ZIP 21244)
39,545
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
35.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21244; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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