Very Good
#80 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 21% of private schools
Grace Episcopal Day School
Elementary School · Kensington, MD
A private elementary school in Kensington, MD serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
9411 CONNECTICUT AVE, Kensington, MD 20895
- 5.9:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$169,527
Median home value
$744,000
Median rent
$2,075/mo
College educated
73.8%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20895; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Holy Redeemer School KensingtonPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| North Chevy Chase ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 3–5 | 0.9 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Stone Ridge School of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 719 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grace Episcopal Day School is listed in Kensington, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Grace Episcopal Day School
Grace Episcopal Day School is a private elementary school in Kensington, MD, serving approximately 76 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace Episcopal Day School
What grades does Grace Episcopal Day School serve?
Grace Episcopal Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Grace Episcopal Day School?
Grace Episcopal Day School has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Episcopal Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Episcopal Day School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Grace Episcopal Day School rank in MD?
Grace Episcopal Day School ranks #80 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Grace Episcopal Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Episcopal Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Grace Episcopal Day School a private school?
Yes, Grace Episcopal Day School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal 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 Episcopal Day School a religious school?
Grace Episcopal Day School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (240) 292-5237
- Area population (ZIP 20895)
- 19,042
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 20895; 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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