Very Good
#48 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 12% of private schools
Chelsea School
High School · Hyattsville, MD
A private high school in Hyattsville, MD serving grades 5th – 12th.
2970 BELCREST CENTER DR FL 4, Hyattsville, MD 20782
- 2.9:1 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 Chelsea School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,028/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hyattsville), 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
$88,226
Median home value
$431,300
Median rent
$1,789/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20782; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,381 | Compare → |
| Dematha Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 807 | Compare → |
| College Park AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 681 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chelsea School is listed in Hyattsville, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Chelsea School
Chelsea School is a private high school in Hyattsville, MD, serving approximately 71 students in grades 5th-12th with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chelsea School
What grades does Chelsea School serve?
Chelsea School serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Chelsea School?
Chelsea School has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chelsea School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chelsea School is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Chelsea School rank in MD?
Chelsea School ranks #48 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Chelsea School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chelsea School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Chelsea School a private school?
Yes, Chelsea School 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 Chelsea School a religious school?
No, Chelsea School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Gender Split
- 72% M / 28% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Phone
- (240) 467-2100
- Area population (ZIP 20782)
- 34,646
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 20782; 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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