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#351 of 378 private schools in MD

Silver Oaks Cooperative School

Elementary School · Adelphi, MD

A private elementary school in Adelphi, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Private

3215 POWDER MILL RD, Adelphi, MD 20783

  • 8.5:1 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)
B+7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,157
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.8 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
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+3.5 / 10
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Enrollment55
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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 Silver Oaks Cooperative School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,052

Median home value

$400,400

Median rent

$1,701/mo

College educated

18.7%

Homeownership

41.3%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20783; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
James E. DuckworthEnrollment path unverified2.3K–121.0 mi88Compare →
Cherokee Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–51.5 mi816Compare →
St Joseph's Regional Catholic ScPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–81.6 mi211Compare →
Beltsville AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–81.7 mi1,109Compare →

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.

Silver Oaks Cooperative School is listed in Adelphi, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Silver Oaks Cooperative School

Silver Oaks Cooperative School is a private elementary school in Adelphi, MD, serving approximately 55 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Silver Oaks Cooperative School

What grades does Silver Oaks Cooperative School serve?

Silver Oaks Cooperative School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Silver Oaks Cooperative School?

Silver Oaks Cooperative School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Oaks Cooperative School?

The student-teacher ratio at Silver Oaks Cooperative 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 Silver Oaks Cooperative School rank in MD?

Silver Oaks Cooperative School ranks #351 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Silver Oaks Cooperative School's MySchoolScout rating?

Silver Oaks Cooperative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Silver Oaks Cooperative School a private school?

Yes, Silver Oaks Cooperative School 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 Silver Oaks Cooperative School a religious school?

No, Silver Oaks Cooperative School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
55
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Prince George's County
Area population (ZIP 20783)
50,893
Area average commute
37.2 min
Area median age
32.4
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 20783; 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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