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#271 of 378 private schools in MD
The Heights School
School · Potomac, MD
A private school in Potomac, MD serving grades 3rd – 12th.
10400 SEVEN LOCKS RD, Potomac, MD 20854
- 9.6:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,105,300
Median rent
$3,180/mo
College educated
85.7%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20854; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Lean School of MarylandPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Ivymount SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| German International School Washington DcPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| St Andrew's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 673 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The Heights School is listed in Potomac, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Heights School
The Heights School is a private school in Potomac, MD, serving approximately 602 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Heights School
What grades does The Heights School serve?
The Heights School serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend The Heights School?
The Heights School has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Heights School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Heights School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Heights School rank in MD?
The Heights School ranks #271 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Heights School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Heights School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Heights School a private school?
Yes, The Heights School is a private all-boys school with a Roman Catholic 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 Heights School a religious school?
The Heights School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 602
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 365-4300
- Area population (ZIP 20854)
- 49,694
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
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 20854; 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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