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#33 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 9% of private schools

Christ Episcopal School

Elementary School

109 S WASHINGTON ST, Rockville, MD 20850

Private

Enrollment

80

Student-Teacher

6:1

Score

7.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#33 of 378

In Rockville

#3 of 14

public schools

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Christ Episcopal School

7.9/10

Elementary School in Rockville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Richard Montgomery High

7.1/10

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7.8/10

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About Christ Episcopal School

Christ Episcopal School is a private elementary school in Rockville, MD. Christ Episcopal School serves approximately 80 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Christ Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares1.6 pts above MD schools
  • This school 7.9 · Very Good
  • MD avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 80 students, Christ Episcopal School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 6:1 students to teachers, Christ Episcopal School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Christ Episcopal School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Christ Episcopal School compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Rockville, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
This School
vs
12.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
80
This School
vs
561
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.9
This School
vs
7.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 41.2% vs 0%
Black 22.5% vs 0%
Asian 13.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.8% vs 0%
Christ Episcopal School Rockville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Christ Episcopal School (this school) 7.9
Beall Elementary 8.8
Julius West Middle 8.2
PEP - Itinerant
Bayard Rustin Elementary 9.1
Carl Sandburg Center 2.2
Maryvale Elementary 8.8
Fallsmead Elementary 9.2
College Gardens Elementary 8.1
Ritchie Park Elementary 9.1
Robert Frost Middle School 8.9
Meadow Hall Elementary 6.5
Twinbrook Elementary 5.9
Lakewood Elementary 9.3
Farmland Elementary 8.4
Earle B. Wood Middle 7.1
Rock Creek Valley Elementary 7.2
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary 9.2
Luxmanor Elementary 8.7
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol 5.8
Tilden Middle 8.0

Showing 20 of 29 schools. View all schools in Rockville

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A 8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,245.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 72%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Enrollment 80
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 41.2%
Black 22.5%
Two or More 18.8%
Asian 13.8%
Hispanic 3.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

109 S WASHINGTON ST, Rockville, MD 20850

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Christ Episcopal School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fallsmead Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bayard Rustin Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ritchie Park Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rockville, see our Rockville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Richard Montgomery High Rockville 0.4 mi 7.1
ST MARYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rockville 0.5 mi 7.8
Beall Elementary Rockville 0.6 mi 8.8
Julius West Middle Rockville 0.7 mi 8.2
PEP - Itinerant Rockville 0.9 mi
Bayard Rustin Elementary Rockville 1.0 mi 9.1
Carl Sandburg Center Rockville 1.1 mi 2.2
Maryvale Elementary Rockville 1.1 mi 8.8
College Gardens Elementary Rockville 1.5 mi 8.1
Fallsmead Elementary Rockville 1.3 mi 9.2
MUSLIM COMMUNITY SCHOOL/ALIM ACADEMY Potomac 1.8 mi 6.6
Ritchie Park Elementary Rockville 1.8 mi 9.1
GENEVA DAY SCHOOL Potomac 2.0 mi
ST RAPHAEL SCHOOL Rockville 1.8 mi 6.4
REDWOOD MONTESSORI ACADEMY Rockville 1.7 mi
Thomas S. Wootton High Rockville 1.7 mi 7.7
Rockville High Rockville 1.9 mi 8.2
Robert Frost Middle School Rockville 1.9 mi 8.9
Twinbrook Elementary Rockville 2.0 mi 5.9
Farmland Elementary Rockville 2.5 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 20850 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$122,691

Median Home Value

$687,200

Median Rent

$2,277/mo

Population

50,365

College Educated

67.1%

Homeownership

51.5%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Median Age

40.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christ Episcopal School

What grades does Christ Episcopal School serve?

Christ Episcopal School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Christ Episcopal School?

Christ Episcopal School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ Episcopal School?

The student-teacher ratio at Christ Episcopal School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christ Episcopal School rank in MD?

Christ Episcopal School ranks #33 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Christ Episcopal School's MySchoolScout rating?

Christ Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Christ Episcopal School a private school?

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

Is Christ Episcopal School a religious school?

Christ Episcopal School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
71 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
67 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
80
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Small City
County
Montgomery County

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