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#293 of 378 private schools in MD
Carroll Lutheran School
Elementary School · Westminster, MD
A private elementary school in Westminster, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1738 OLD TANEYTOWN RD, Westminster, MD 21158
- 10.7:1 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 Carroll Lutheran 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,308/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), 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
$108,795
Median home value
$375,100
Median rent
$1,735/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21158; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Runnymede ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| North Carroll Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| St John SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 262 | 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.
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.
Carroll Lutheran School is listed in Westminster, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Carroll Lutheran School
Carroll Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Westminster, MD, serving approximately 116 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carroll Lutheran School
What grades does Carroll Lutheran School serve?
Carroll Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Carroll Lutheran School?
Carroll Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll Lutheran School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Carroll Lutheran School rank in MD?
Carroll Lutheran School ranks #293 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Carroll Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carroll Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Carroll Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Carroll Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Carroll Lutheran School a religious school?
Carroll Lutheran School has a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Carroll County
- Phone
- (410) 848-1050
- Area population (ZIP 21158)
- 22,404
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 21158; 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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