Very Good
#72 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 19% of private schools
The Gunston School
High School · Centreville, MD
A private high school in Centreville, MD serving grades 9th – 12th.
1911 GUNSTON RD, Centreville, MD 21617
- 7.8:1 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 Gunston School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,073/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centreville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,668
Median home value
$460,900
Median rent
$1,327/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21617; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wye River Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Queen Anne's County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 1,223 | 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.
The Gunston School is listed in Centreville, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Gunston School
The Gunston School is a private high school in Centreville, MD, serving approximately 234 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Gunston School
What grades does The Gunston School serve?
The Gunston School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend The Gunston School?
The Gunston School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Gunston School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Gunston School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Gunston School rank in MD?
The Gunston School ranks #72 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Gunston School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Gunston School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Gunston School a private school?
Yes, The Gunston 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 Gunston School a religious school?
No, The Gunston School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Queen Anne's County
- Phone
- (410) 758-0620
- Area population (ZIP 21617)
- 10,614
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 21617; 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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