Very Good
#43 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 11% of private schools
Forcey Christian School
Elementary School
2130 E RANDOLPH RD, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#43 of 378
In Silver Spring
#4 of 16
public schools
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Forcey Christian School
Elementary School in Silver Spring · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Forcey Christian School
Forcey Christian School is a private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD. Forcey Christian School serves approximately 302 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Forcey Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Forcey Christian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Forcey Christian 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 Forcey Christian School compares to 47 public schools serving similar grades in Silver Spring, MD
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Forcey Christian School (this school) | 7.8 |
| Galway Elementary | 7.7 |
| William Tyler Page Elementary | 8.2 |
| Jackson Road Elementary | 6.3 |
| Cannon Road Elementary | 5.5 |
| White Oak Middle | 6.0 |
| Greencastle Elementary | 6.4 |
| Fairland Elementary | 6.2 |
| Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary | 8.9 |
| Burnt Mills Elementary | 6.4 |
| Cresthaven Elementary | 5.6 |
| Westover Elementary | 8.9 |
| Francis Scott Key Middle | 5.5 |
| Kemp Mill Elementary | 5.4 |
| Briggs Chaney Middle | 6.1 |
| Cloverly Elementary | 6.7 |
| Roscoe R Nix Elementary | 6.0 |
| Odessa Shannon Middle | 5.3 |
| Stonegate Elementary | 7.4 |
| Forest Knolls Elementary | 8.7 |
| Pine Crest Elementary | 8.3 |
Showing 20 of 47 schools. View all schools in Silver Spring
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
2130 E RANDOLPH RD, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Forcey Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is William Tyler Page Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Silver Spring, see our Silver Spring schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| William Tyler Page Elementary Silver Spring | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Galway Elementary Silver Spring | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Jackson Road Elementary Silver Spring | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| JULIA BROWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Silver Spring | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Cannon Road Elementary Silver Spring | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Fairland Elementary Silver Spring | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Paint Branch High Burtonsville | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL Silver Spring | 1.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Greencastle Elementary Silver Spring | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| White Oak Middle Silver Spring | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| High Point High Beltsville | 2.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Calverton Elementary Beltsville | 1.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Silver Spring | 2.2 mi | 8.9 |
| SILVER OAKS COOPERATIVE SCHOOL Adelphi | 2.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Benjamin Banneker Middle Burtonsville | 2.4 mi | 4.9 |
| James E. Duckworth Beltsville | 2.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Frances R Fuchs E C C Beltsville | 2.4 mi | 5.6 |
| CASA DE MONTESSORI Silver Spring | 2.3 mi | — |
| Springbrook High Silver Spring | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| JAMON MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL Silver Spring | 2.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20904 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$93,322
Median Home Value
$533,500
Median Rent
$1,893/mo
Population
57,244
College Educated
49.5%
Homeownership
51%
Avg Commute
34.1 min
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Median Age
40.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL College Park, MD | 7.8 |
| Imagine Lincoln PCS Temple Hills, MD | 7.8 |
| OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL Potomac, MD | 7.8 |
| Stevens Forest Elementary Columbia, MD | 7.8 |
| Yorktown Elementary Bowie, MD | 7.8 |
| Emmitsburg Elementary Emmitsburg, MD | 7.7 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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