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#194 of 378 private schools in MD

Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten

Elementary School · Gaithersburg, MD

A private elementary school in Gaithersburg, MD serving grades Pre-K – TK.

Private

9008 ROSEMONT DR, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

  • 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.1 / 10
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School Day Length4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours720
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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Enrollment36
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,565/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gaithersburg), 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

$86,103

Median home value

$462,500

Median rent

$1,862/mo

College educated

35.2%

Homeownership

43.9%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20877; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White52.8%
Hispanic13.9%
Asian13.9%
Black11.1%
Native American5.6%
Pacific Islander2.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten is listed in Gaithersburg, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten

Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten is a private elementary school in Gaithersburg, MD, serving approximately 36 students in grades Pre-K-TK with a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten

What grades does Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten serve?

Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.

How many students attend Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten?

Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten?

The student-teacher ratio at Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten is 2.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten rank in MD?

Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten ranks #194 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten's MySchoolScout rating?

Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten a private school?

Yes, Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten is a private coeducational school with a Methodist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten a religious school?

Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten has a Methodist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – TK
Enrollment
36
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Methodist
School Day
4 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 20877)
39,068
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
37.2
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 20877; 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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