Very Good
#43 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 11% of private schools
Forcey Christian School
Elementary School · Silver Spring, MD
A private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2130 E RANDOLPH RD, Silver Spring, MD 20904
- 9.6:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,322
Median home value
$533,500
Median rent
$1,893/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20904; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| William Tyler Page ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Cannon Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Jackson Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 647 | 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.
Forcey Christian School is listed in Silver Spring, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Forcey Christian School
Forcey Christian School is a private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD, serving approximately 302 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forcey Christian School
What grades does Forcey Christian School serve?
Forcey Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Forcey Christian School?
Forcey Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forcey Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forcey Christian School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Forcey Christian School rank in MD?
Forcey Christian School ranks #43 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Forcey Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forcey Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Forcey Christian School a private school?
Yes, Forcey Christian 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 Forcey Christian School a religious school?
Forcey Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 622-2281
- Area population (ZIP 20904)
- 57,244
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 20904; 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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