Very Good
#103 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 27% of private schools
The Children's Guild
School · Chillum, MD
A private school in Chillum, MD serving grades 1st – 11th.
6802 MCCLEN, Chillum, MD 20782
- 5.8:1 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 The Children's Guild 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,226
Median home value
$431,300
Median rent
$1,789/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20782; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Ideas Sudbury SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| The Maryland School for the BlindPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| The Arrow Center for EducationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.3 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Edwards Academy Christian Institute of LearningPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 2.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Children's Guild is listed in Chillum, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Children's Guild
The Children's Guild is a private school in Chillum, MD, serving approximately 133 students in grades 1st-11th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Children's Guild
What grades does The Children's Guild serve?
The Children's Guild serves students in grades 1st through 11th.
How many students attend The Children's Guild?
The Children's Guild has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Children's Guild?
The student-teacher ratio at The Children's Guild is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Children's Guild rank in MD?
The Children's Guild ranks #103 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Children's Guild's MySchoolScout rating?
The Children's Guild has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Children's Guild a private school?
Yes, The Children's Guild 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 The Children's Guild a religious school?
No, The Children's Guild is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 11th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Gender Split
- 86% M / 14% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Baltimore city
- Phone
- (443) 462-7295
- Area population (ZIP 20782)
- 34,646
- Area average commute
- 35.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 20782; 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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