Very Good
#53 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 14% of private schools
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences
Elementary School · Dickerson, MD
A private elementary school in Dickerson, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
21830 PEACH TREE RD, Dickerson, MD 20842
- 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,389
Median home value
$709,300
Median rent
$1,745/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
1.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20842; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monocacy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Clarksburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Lake Seneca ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 707 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences is listed in Dickerson, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences is a private elementary school in Dickerson, MD, serving approximately 98 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences
What grades does Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences serve?
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences?
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences rank in MD?
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences ranks #53 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences a private school?
Yes, Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences a religious school?
No, Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 972-0341
- Area population (ZIP 20842)
- 2,093
- Area average commute
- 42.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 20842; 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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