Below Average
#364 of 378 private schools in MD
Goddard School in Gaithersburg
Elementary School · Gaithersburg, MD
A private elementary school in Gaithersburg, MD serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
900 WIND RIVER LN STE 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
- 21.3:1 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 Goddard School in Gaithersburg sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,565/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gaithersburg), 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
$142,062
Median home value
$675,200
Median rent
$2,188/mo
College educated
70.1%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20878; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Station ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Diamond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Nist Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Fields Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 449 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Goddard School in Gaithersburg is listed in Gaithersburg, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Goddard School in Gaithersburg
Goddard School in Gaithersburg is a private elementary school in Gaithersburg, MD, serving approximately 49 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #364 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goddard School in Gaithersburg
What grades does Goddard School in Gaithersburg serve?
Goddard School in Gaithersburg serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Goddard School in Gaithersburg?
Goddard School in Gaithersburg has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goddard School in Gaithersburg?
The student-teacher ratio at Goddard School in Gaithersburg is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Goddard School in Gaithersburg rank in MD?
Goddard School in Gaithersburg ranks #364 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Goddard School in Gaithersburg's MySchoolScout rating?
Goddard School in Gaithersburg has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Goddard School in Gaithersburg a private school?
Yes, Goddard School in Gaithersburg is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Goddard School in Gaithersburg a religious school?
No, Goddard School in Gaithersburg is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 49
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 194 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 275-4527
- Area population (ZIP 20878)
- 65,236
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 20878; 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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