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#148 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 39% of private schools
Takoma Academy
High School · Takoma Park, MD
A private high school in Takoma Park, MD serving grades 9th – 12th.
8120 CARROLL AVE, Takoma Park, MD 20912
- 11.5:1 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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Where Takoma Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,624/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| The Nora SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Montgomery Blair HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 3,261 | Compare → |
| Coolidge HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,093 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Takoma Academy is listed in Takoma Park, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Takoma Academy
Takoma Academy is a private high school in Takoma Park, MD, serving approximately 179 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Takoma Academy
What grades does Takoma Academy serve?
Takoma Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Takoma Academy?
Takoma Academy has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Takoma Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Takoma Academy is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Takoma Academy rank in MD?
Takoma Academy ranks #148 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Takoma Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Takoma Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 a private school?
Yes, Takoma Academy 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 a religious school?
Takoma Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 8.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 185 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 434-4700
- 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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