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#206 of 378 private schools in MD
Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf
Elementary School · Waldorf, MD
A private elementary school in Waldorf, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
13000 ZEKIAH DR, Waldorf, MD 20601
- 10.6:1 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
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Where Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,301/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,278
Median home value
$380,700
Median rent
$2,154/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20601; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary B. Neal Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| St Marys Bryantown Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| T. C. Martin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Eva Turner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 465 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf is listed in Waldorf, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf
Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf is a private elementary school in Waldorf, MD, serving approximately 186 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf
What grades does Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf serve?
Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf?
Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf rank in MD?
Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf ranks #206 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf a private school?
Yes, Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf 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 Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf a religious school?
Grace Christian Academy of Waldorf has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 186
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Charles County
- Phone
- (301) 645-0406
- Area population (ZIP 20601)
- 27,340
- Area average commute
- 44.7 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 20601; 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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