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#257 of 378 private schools in MD

George E Peters Adventist School

Elementary School · Hyattsville, MD

A private elementary school in Hyattsville, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

6303 RIGGS RD, Hyattsville, MD 20783

  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Diversity Index9%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment131
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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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The neighborhood

Where George E Peters Adventist School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,028/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hyattsville), 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

$87,052

Median home value

$400,400

Median rent

$1,701/mo

College educated

18.7%

Homeownership

41.3%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20783; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black95.4%
Two or More3.1%
Hispanic1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ridgecrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.2 mi636Compare →
Cesar Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3K–50.3 mi371Compare →
Chillum ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–50.6 mi305Compare →
Rosa L. Parks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–50.7 mi586Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

George E Peters Adventist School is listed in Hyattsville, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About George E Peters Adventist School

George E Peters Adventist School is a private elementary school in Hyattsville, MD, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #257 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George E Peters Adventist School

What grades does George E Peters Adventist School serve?

George E Peters Adventist School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend George E Peters Adventist School?

George E Peters Adventist School has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George E Peters Adventist School?

The student-teacher ratio at George E Peters Adventist School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does George E Peters Adventist School rank in MD?

George E Peters Adventist School ranks #257 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is George E Peters Adventist School's MySchoolScout rating?

George E Peters Adventist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is George E Peters Adventist School a private school?

Yes, George E Peters Adventist School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is George E Peters Adventist School a religious school?

George E Peters Adventist School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
131
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Prince George's County
Area population (ZIP 20783)
50,893
Area average commute
37.2 min
Area median age
32.4
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 20783; 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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