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#174 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 46% of private schools
Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School
High School · Gaithersburg, MD
A private high school in Gaithersburg, MD serving grades 9th – 12th.
610 E DIAMOND AVE STE E, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
- 5.3:1 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 Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- 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)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,454 | Compare → |
| Marcia D Smith SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Covenant Life SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & AdolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | 2.9 mi | 74 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School is listed in Gaithersburg, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School
Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School is a private high school in Gaithersburg, MD, serving approximately 32 students in grades 9th-12th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School
What grades does Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School serve?
Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School?
Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School rank in MD?
Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School ranks #174 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School a private school?
Yes, Forbush School at Oakmont Upper 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 Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School a religious school?
No, Forbush School at Oakmont Upper School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Gender Split
- 78% M / 22% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 260 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 330-4359
- 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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