Very Good
#36 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 9% of private schools
Community School of Maryland
School
21515 ZION RD, Brookeville, MD 20833
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
UG – UG
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
UG – UG
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#36 of 378
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Community School of Maryland
School in Brookeville · grades UG – UG. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Community School of Maryland
Community School of Maryland is a private school in Brookeville, MD. Community School of Maryland serves approximately 47 students, and covers grades UG-UG, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Community School of Maryland has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 47 students, Community School of Maryland 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 5.9:1 students to teachers, Community School of Maryland sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Community School of Maryland 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
BetaHow Community School of Maryland compares to the 1 public school in Brookeville, MD
Student Demographics
All Schools in Brookeville
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Community School of Maryland (this school) | 7.9 |
| Greenwood Elementary | 9.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
21515 ZION RD, Brookeville, MD 20833
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Community School of Maryland may also want to explore other schools in the area. Belmont Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Olney), which scores notably higher. Another option is Greenwood Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mill Creek Towne Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby Rockville), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brookeville, see our Brookeville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa M. Parks Middle Olney | 2.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Belmont Elementary Olney | 2.5 mi | 9.3 |
| OLNEY ADVENTIST PREPARATORY Olney | 3.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Laytonsville Elementary Gaithersburg | 2.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Greenwood Elementary Brookeville | 3.4 mi | 9.1 |
| ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Olney | 4.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Olney Elementary Olney | 4.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Brooke Grove Elementary Olney | 4.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Judith A. Resnik Elementary Gaithersburg | 3.9 mi | 6.6 |
| ST PETER'S SCHOOL Olney | 4.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Cashell Elementary Rockville | 5.1 mi | 8.6 |
| Sequoyah Elementary Derwood | 5.1 mi | 8.3 |
| Redland Middle Rockville | 5.3 mi | 6.9 |
| COVENANT LIFE SCHOOL Gaithersburg | 5.1 mi | 7.5 |
| OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL HIGH SCHOOL Olney | 5.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Sherwood Elementary Sandy Spring | 5.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Col. Zadok Magruder High Rockville | 5.7 mi | 7.3 |
| William H. Farquhar Middle Olney | 5.8 mi | 8.1 |
| VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LLC Montgomery Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Mill Creek Towne Elementary Rockville | 5.6 mi | 8.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20833 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$203,631
Median Home Value
$762,200
Median Rent
$2,254/mo
Population
7,868
College Educated
65%
Homeownership
95.8%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Median Age
47.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Community School of Maryland
What grades does Community School of Maryland serve?
Community School of Maryland serves students in grades UG through UG.
How many students attend Community School of Maryland?
Community School of Maryland has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School of Maryland?
The student-teacher ratio at Community School of Maryland is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Community School of Maryland rank in MD?
Community School of Maryland ranks #36 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Community School of Maryland's MySchoolScout rating?
Community School of Maryland 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 Community School of Maryland a private school?
Yes, Community School of Maryland 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 Community School of Maryland a religious school?
No, Community School of Maryland is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- UG – UG
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 91% M / 9% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 242 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (240) 912-3606
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