Very Good
#60 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 16% of private schools
The Goddard School
Elementary School · Ellicott City, MD
A private elementary school in Ellicott City, MD serving grades Pre-K – TK.
5633 WATERLOO RD, Ellicott City, MD 21043
- 9.2:1 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.
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Where The Goddard School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,846
Median home value
$607,300
Median rent
$1,964/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21043; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
The Goddard School is listed in Ellicott City, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a private elementary school in Ellicott City, MD, serving approximately 74 students in grades Pre-K-TK with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Goddard School
What grades does The Goddard School serve?
The Goddard School serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.
How many students attend The Goddard School?
The Goddard School has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Goddard School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Goddard School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Goddard School rank in MD?
The Goddard School ranks #60 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Goddard School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Goddard School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Goddard School a private school?
Yes, The Goddard 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 The Goddard School a religious school?
No, The Goddard School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 74
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 210 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Howard County
- Phone
- (410) 730-0150
- Area population (ZIP 21043)
- 47,134
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 21043; 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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