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Nist Child Care Center
Elementary School
100 BUREAU DR, BLDG 320, Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Nist Child Care Center
Elementary School in Gaithersburg · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Nist Child Care Center
Nist Child Care Center is a private elementary school in Gaithersburg, MD. Nist Child Care Center serves approximately 16 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 16 students, Nist Child Care Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.3:1 students to teachers, Nist Child Care Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Nist Child Care Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Nist Child Care Center compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Gaithersburg, MD
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Nist Child Care Center (this school) | — |
| Brown Station Elementary | 5.8 |
| Diamond Elementary | 8.9 |
| Fields Road Elementary | 7.5 |
| Summit Hall Elementary | 3.8 |
| Gaithersburg Elementary | 4.2 |
| South Lake Elementary | 4.5 |
| Rachel Carson Elementary | 8.8 |
| Rosemont Elementary | 6.8 |
| Harriet R. Tubman Elementary | 6.5 |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary | 6.2 |
| Washington Grove Elementary | 5.0 |
| DuFief Elementary | 8.8 |
| Whetstone Elementary | 5.4 |
| Strawberry Knoll Elementary | 6.7 |
| Flower Hill Elementary | 5.0 |
| Jones Lane Elementary | 9.5 |
| Darnestown Elementary | 8.1 |
| Goshen Elementary | 7.1 |
| Judith A. Resnik Elementary | 6.6 |
| Laytonsville Elementary | 6.9 |
Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Gaithersburg
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 16 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Address
- 100 BUREAU DR, BLDG 320, Gaithersburg, MD 20899
- Phone
- (301) 975-2152
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in MD aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
100 BUREAU DR, BLDG 320, Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Nist Child Care Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Diamond Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away). Another option is Rachel Carson Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 2.0 miles away). Additionally, FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Germantown). For more schools in Gaithersburg, see our Gaithersburg schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Station Elementary Gaithersburg | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| GODDARD SCHOOL IN GAITHERSBURG Gaithersburg | 0.7 mi | 4.0 |
| Diamond Elementary Gaithersburg | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Fields Road Elementary Gaithersburg | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Lakelands Park Middle Gaithersburg | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Gaithersburg High Gaithersburg | 1.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Summit Hall Elementary Gaithersburg | 1.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Gaithersburg Elementary Gaithersburg | 1.6 mi | 4.2 |
| South Lake Elementary Gaithersburg | 1.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Ridgeview Middle Gaithersburg | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Watkins Mill Elementary Montgomery Village | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Rachel Carson Elementary Gaithersburg | 2.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Gaithersburg Middle Gaithersburg | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Montgomery Village Middle Montgomery Village | 2.5 mi | 5.1 |
| EPWORTH PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Gaithersburg | 2.0 mi | 6.4 |
| FRANKLIN MONTESSORI SCHOOLS Rockville | 2.6 mi | — |
| Stedwick Elementary Montgomery Village | 2.6 mi | 5.0 |
| FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Germantown | 2.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Rosemont Elementary Gaithersburg | 2.1 mi | 6.8 |
| MARCIA D SMITH SCHOOL Gaithersburg | 2.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20899 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$23,917
Median Rent
$835/mo
Population
106
College Educated
33%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty Rate
17%
Median Age
70.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nist Child Care Center
What grades does Nist Child Care Center serve?
Nist Child Care Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Nist Child Care Center?
Nist Child Care Center has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nist Child Care Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Nist Child Care Center is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Nist Child Care Center a private school?
Yes, Nist Child Care Center 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 Nist Child Care Center a religious school?
No, Nist Child Care Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 16
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 975-2152
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