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#138 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 36% of private schools
Grace Lutheran School
Elementary School · La Plata, MD
A private elementary school in La Plata, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1200 CHARLES ST, La Plata, MD 20646
- 8.5:1 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.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,970/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$130,008
Median home value
$435,100
Median rent
$1,486/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20646; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter J. Mitchell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Mary H. Matula Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| F. B. Gwynn Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.4 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Archbishop Neale SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 235 | 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 Lutheran School is listed in La Plata, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School is a private elementary school in La Plata, MD, serving approximately 177 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace Lutheran School
What grades does Grace Lutheran School serve?
Grace Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Grace Lutheran School?
Grace Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Lutheran School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Grace Lutheran School rank in MD?
Grace Lutheran School ranks #138 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Grace Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Grace Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Grace Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod 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 Lutheran School a religious school?
Grace Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Gender Split
- 78% M / 22% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Charles County
- Phone
- (301) 932-0963
- Area population (ZIP 20646)
- 21,601
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 20646; 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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