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#283 of 378 private schools in MD

Greater Youth Christian Academy

Elementary School · Baltimore, MD

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

Private

200 N BENTALOU ST, Baltimore, MD 21223

  • 3.5:1 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)
A+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,105
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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Diversity Index20%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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Enrollment38
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Greater Youth Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 77Excellent Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,784/100K

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

$41,828

Median home value

$93,700

Median rent

$1,110/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

33.6%

Poverty rate

29.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black89.5%
Hispanic5.3%
White2.6%
Two or More2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mary Ann Winterling Elementary at BentalouEnrollment path unverified2.4PK–50.1 mi315Compare →
Empowerment AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.6PK–80.5 mi305Compare →
Billie Holiday ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–30.6 mi247Compare →
Frederick ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified2.6PK–80.6 mi329Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Greater Youth Christian Academy is listed in Baltimore, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Greater Youth Christian Academy

Greater Youth Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Baltimore, MD, serving approximately 38 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #283 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greater Youth Christian Academy

What grades does Greater Youth Christian Academy serve?

Greater Youth Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Greater Youth Christian Academy?

Greater Youth Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Youth Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Greater Youth Christian Academy is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Greater Youth Christian Academy rank in MD?

Greater Youth Christian Academy ranks #283 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Greater Youth Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Greater Youth Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Greater Youth Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Greater Youth Christian Academy 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 Greater Youth Christian Academy a religious school?

Greater Youth Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
38
Gender Split
37% M / 63% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Large City
County
Baltimore city
Area population (ZIP 21223)
19,793
Area average commute
31.6 min
Area median age
39.6
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 21223; 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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