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#3 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 1% of private schools

Tarbiyah Academy

Elementary School · Elkridge, MD

A private elementary school in Elkridge, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

6785 BUSINESS PKWY STE 108, Elkridge, MD 21075

  • 5.9:1 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)
A8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,424
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index68%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment142
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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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The neighborhood

Where Tarbiyah Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$133,321

Median home value

$439,400

Median rent

$2,108/mo

College educated

57.7%

Homeownership

64.5%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Asian42.3%
White35.2%
Black10.6%
Two or More10.6%
Hispanic1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Deep Run ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–51.1 mi677Compare →
Hanover Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–51.5 mi844Compare →
Ducketts Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–51.7 mi595Compare →
Bellows Spring ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–51.8 mi825Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Tarbiyah Academy is listed in Elkridge, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Tarbiyah Academy

Tarbiyah Academy is a private elementary school in Elkridge, MD, serving approximately 142 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tarbiyah Academy

What grades does Tarbiyah Academy serve?

Tarbiyah Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Tarbiyah Academy?

Tarbiyah Academy has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarbiyah Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Tarbiyah Academy is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Tarbiyah Academy rank in MD?

Tarbiyah Academy ranks #3 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Tarbiyah Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Tarbiyah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Tarbiyah Academy a private school?

Yes, Tarbiyah Academy is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Tarbiyah Academy a religious school?

Tarbiyah Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
142
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Islamic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Howard County
Area population (ZIP 21075)
37,146
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
33.9
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 21075; 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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