Average
#277 of 378 private schools in MD
Takoma Academy Preparatory School
Elementary School · Silver Spring, MD
A private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
8300 CAROLL AVE, Silver Spring, MD 20912
- 17.2:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,097
Median home value
$671,400
Median rent
$1,452/mo
College educated
51.2%
Homeownership
43.1%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20912; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Terrace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| New Hampshire Estates ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–2 | 0.4 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Langley Park-mccormick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| Carole Highlands ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 535 | 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.
Takoma Academy Preparatory School is listed in Silver Spring, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Takoma Academy Preparatory School
Takoma Academy Preparatory School is a private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD, serving approximately 206 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Takoma Academy Preparatory School
What grades does Takoma Academy Preparatory School serve?
Takoma Academy Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Takoma Academy Preparatory School?
Takoma Academy Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Takoma Academy Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Takoma Academy Preparatory School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Takoma Academy Preparatory School rank in MD?
Takoma Academy Preparatory School ranks #277 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Takoma Academy Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Takoma Academy Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Takoma Academy Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Takoma Academy Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Takoma Academy Preparatory School a religious school?
Takoma Academy Preparatory School has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 206
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 422-3858
- Area population (ZIP 20912)
- 25,428
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 20912; 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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