Below Average
#351 of 378 private schools in MD
Silver Oaks Cooperative School
Elementary School
3215 POWDER MILL RD, Adelphi, MD 20783
Enrollment
55
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
55
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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Silver Oaks Cooperative School
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About Silver Oaks Cooperative School
Silver Oaks Cooperative School is a private elementary school in Adelphi, MD. Silver Oaks Cooperative School serves approximately 55 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Silver Oaks Cooperative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 55 students, Silver Oaks Cooperative School 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 8.5:1 students to teachers, Silver Oaks Cooperative School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Silver Oaks Cooperative School 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 Silver Oaks Cooperative School compares to the 5 public schools in Adelphi, MD
Student Demographics
All Schools in Adelphi
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Silver Oaks Cooperative School (this school) | 4.4 |
| Cherokee Lane Elementary | 4.8 |
| Buck Lodge Middle | 5.4 |
| Adelphi Elementary | 4.9 |
| Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem | 4.4 |
| Cool Spring Elementary | 4.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3215 POWDER MILL RD, Adelphi, MD 20783
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Silver Oaks Cooperative School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FORCEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Silver Spring), which scores notably higher. Another option is Galway Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Silver Spring), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST JOSEPH'S REGIONAL CATHOLIC SC (rated 6.9/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Beltsville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Adelphi, see our Adelphi schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Frances R Fuchs E C C Beltsville | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| High Point High Beltsville | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| James E. Duckworth Beltsville | 1.0 mi | 2.3 |
| Cherokee Lane Elementary Adelphi | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Buck Lodge Middle Adelphi | 1.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Calverton Elementary Beltsville | 1.8 mi | 3.9 |
| ST JOSEPH'S REGIONAL CATHOLIC SC Beltsville | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Adelphi Elementary Adelphi | 2.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Galway Elementary Silver Spring | 2.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Beltsville Academy Beltsville | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Hollywood Elementary College Park | 1.9 mi | 3.6 |
| FORCEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Silver Spring | 2.4 mi | 7.8 |
| BELTSVILLE ADVENTIST SCHOOL Beltsville | 2.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Mary Harris Mother Jones Elem Adelphi | 2.4 mi | 4.4 |
| Cool Spring Elementary Adelphi | 2.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Cresthaven Elementary Silver Spring | 2.1 mi | 5.6 |
| ST FRANCIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Silver Spring | 2.3 mi | 6.4 |
| JULIA BROWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Silver Spring | 2.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Roscoe R Nix Elementary Silver Spring | 2.3 mi | 6.0 |
| AL-HUDA SCHOOL College Park | 2.4 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20783 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,052
Median Home Value
$400,400
Median Rent
$1,701/mo
Population
50,893
College Educated
18.7%
Homeownership
41.3%
Avg Commute
37.2 min
Poverty Rate
20.1%
Median Age
32.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER PARISH DAY SCHOOL Baltimore, MD | 4.5 |
| PILGRIM CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Baltimore, MD | 4.3 |
| JULIA BROWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Silver Spring, MD | 4.8 |
| GODDARD SCHOOL IN GAITHERSBURG Gaithersburg, MD | 4.0 |
| BALTIMORE JUNIOR ACADEMY Baltimore, MD | 3.9 |
| PRIMARY MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL Rockville, MD | 5.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (443) 598-2565
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