Excellent
#28 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 7% of private schools
Friends Community School
Elementary School
5901 WESTCHESTER PARK DR, College Park, MD 20740
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
257
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#28 of 378
In College Park
#1 of 3
public schools
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Friends Community School
Elementary School in College Park · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Friends Community School
Friends Community School is a private elementary school in College Park, MD. Friends Community School serves approximately 257 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Friends Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 7.2:1 students to teachers, Friends Community School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Friends Community 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 Friends Community School compares to the 2 public schools in College Park, MD
Student Demographics
All Schools in College Park
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Friends Community School (this school) | 8.1 |
| Paint Branch Elementary | 5.1 |
| Hollywood Elementary | 3.6 |
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
5901 WESTCHESTER PARK DR, College Park, MD 20740
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Friends Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dora Kennedy French Immersion (rated 8.9/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Greenbelt), which scores slightly higher. Another option is HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Lamont Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby New Carrollton), a more accessible option. For more schools in College Park, see our College Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Berwyn Heights Elementary Berwyn Heights | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Dora Kennedy French Immersion Greenbelt | 0.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Greenbelt Middle Greenbelt | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Springhill Lake Elementary Greenbelt | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Parkdale High Riverdale | 1.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Paint Branch Elementary College Park | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| William Wirt Middle Riverdale | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL College Park | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Lamont Elementary New Carrollton | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| AL-HUDA SCHOOL College Park | 1.9 mi | 7.0 |
| College Park Academy Riverdale | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Beacon Heights Elementary Riverdale | 2.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Charles Carroll Middle New Carrollton | 1.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Robert Frost Elementary New Carrollton | 1.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Hollywood Elementary College Park | 2.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High Greenbelt | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Carrollton Elementary New Carrollton | 2.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Riverdale Elementary Riverdale | 2.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Greenbelt Elementary Greenbelt | 2.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Glenridge Elementary Landover Hills | 2.6 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20740 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$81,359
Median Home Value
$417,100
Median Rent
$1,788/mo
Population
36,564
College Educated
48.5%
Homeownership
39.3%
Avg Commute
26.7 min
Poverty Rate
25.4%
Median Age
24
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Darnestown Elementary Gaithersburg, MD | 8.1 |
| Oakville Elementary Mechanicsville, MD | 8.1 |
| ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Glen Burnie, MD | 8.1 |
| Westside Primary Quantico, MD | 8.1 |
| Cash Valley Elementary Lavale, MD | 8.2 |
| City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, MD | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Friends Community School
What grades does Friends Community School serve?
Friends Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Friends Community School?
Friends Community School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friends Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Friends Community School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Friends Community School rank in MD?
Friends Community School ranks #28 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Friends Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Friends Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Friends Community School a private school?
Yes, Friends Community School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Friends Community School a religious school?
Friends Community School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Phone
- (301) 441-2100
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