Excellent
#28 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 7% of private schools
Friends Community School
Elementary School · College Park, MD
A private elementary school in College Park, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
5901 WESTCHESTER PARK DR, College Park, MD 20740
- 7.2:1 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 Friends Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,359
Median home value
$417,100
Median rent
$1,788/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
39.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20740; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Dora Kennedy French ImmersionEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 680 | Compare → |
| Paint Branch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Springhill Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 757 | 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.
Friends Community School is listed in College Park, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Friends Community School
Friends Community School is a private elementary school in College Park, MD, serving approximately 257 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 378 private schools in MD.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 20740)
- 36,564
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 24
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 20740; 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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