Very Good
#67 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 18% of private schools
Covenant Life School
School
7503 MUNCASTER MILL RD, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Enrollment
327
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
327
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#67 of 378
In Gaithersburg
#2 of 5
public schools
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About Covenant Life School
Covenant Life School is a private school in Gaithersburg, MD. Covenant Life School serves approximately 327 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Covenant Life School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Covenant Life 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
BetaHow Covenant Life School compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Gaithersburg, MD
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Covenant Life School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Shady Grove Middle | 6.0 |
| Flower Hill Elementary | 5.0 |
| Harriet R. Tubman Elementary | 6.5 |
| Forest Oak Middle | 4.9 |
| Strawberry Knoll Elementary | 6.7 |
| Judith A. Resnik Elementary | 6.6 |
| Washington Grove Elementary | 5.0 |
| Gaithersburg Middle | 5.1 |
| Gaithersburg Elementary | 4.2 |
| South Lake Elementary | 4.5 |
| Gaithersburg High | 4.4 |
| Rosemont Elementary | 6.8 |
| Whetstone Elementary | 5.4 |
| Summit Hall Elementary | 3.8 |
| Goshen Elementary | 7.1 |
| Laytonsville Elementary | 6.9 |
| Watkins Mill High | 5.5 |
| Fields Road Elementary | 7.5 |
| Brown Station Elementary | 5.8 |
| Diamond Elementary | 8.9 |
Showing 20 of 29 schools. View all schools in Gaithersburg
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.
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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
7503 MUNCASTER MILL RD, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Covenant Life School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Mill Creek Towne Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Rockville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Candlewood Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Rockville), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Sequoyah Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Derwood), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Gaithersburg, see our Gaithersburg schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Towne Elementary Rockville | 0.5 mi | 8.8 |
| Shady Grove Middle Gaithersburg | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Flower Hill Elementary Gaithersburg | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Redland Middle Rockville | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Candlewood Elementary Rockville | 1.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Judith A. Resnik Elementary Gaithersburg | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Harriet R. Tubman Elementary Gaithersburg | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| FORBUSH SCHOOL AT OAKMONT UPPER SCHOOL Gaithersburg | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Forest Oak Middle Gaithersburg | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Strawberry Knoll Elementary Gaithersburg | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Washington Grove Elementary Gaithersburg | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Sequoyah Elementary Derwood | 2.0 mi | 8.3 |
| Gaithersburg Middle Gaithersburg | 2.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Col. Zadok Magruder High Rockville | 2.3 mi | 7.3 |
| VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LLC Montgomery Village | 2.6 mi | — |
| Gaithersburg Elementary Gaithersburg | 2.3 mi | 4.2 |
| EPWORTH PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Gaithersburg | 2.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Rosemont Elementary Gaithersburg | 2.7 mi | 6.8 |
| South Lake Elementary Gaithersburg | 2.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Gaithersburg High Gaithersburg | 2.7 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20877 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,103
Median Home Value
$462,500
Median Rent
$1,862/mo
Population
39,068
College Educated
35.2%
Homeownership
43.9%
Avg Commute
30.7 min
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Median Age
37.2
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GREATER GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Baltimore, MD | 7.4 |
| WASHINGTON WALDORF SCHOOL Bethesda, MD | 7.4 |
| GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL WASHINGTON DC Potomac, MD | 7.2 |
| JEMICY SCHOOL Owings Mills, MD | 7.8 |
| WASHINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Olney, MD | 7.2 |
| GRACE ACADEMY Hagerstown, MD | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Covenant Life School
What grades does Covenant Life School serve?
Covenant Life School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Covenant Life School?
Covenant Life School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covenant Life School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covenant Life School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Covenant Life School rank in MD?
Covenant Life School ranks #67 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Covenant Life School's MySchoolScout rating?
Covenant Life School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Covenant Life School a private school?
Yes, Covenant Life School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Covenant Life School a religious school?
Covenant Life School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 869-4500
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