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#286 of 378 private schools in MD
The Messiah Academy
Elementary School
7127 ALLENTOWN RD, Temple Hills, MD 20744
Enrollment
37
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
37
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#286 of 378
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The Messiah Academy
Elementary School in Temple Hills · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Messiah Academy
The Messiah Academy is a private elementary school in Temple Hills, MD. The Messiah Academy serves approximately 37 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. The Messiah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 37 students, The Messiah Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.7:1 students to teachers, The Messiah Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Messiah Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Messiah Academy compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Temple Hills, MD
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Messiah Academy (this school) | 5.5 |
| Allenwood Elementary | 4.8 |
| Samuel Chase Elementary | 3.7 |
| Imagine Lincoln PCS | 7.8 |
| Hillcrest Heights Elementary | 5.2 |
| Maya Angelou French Immersion | 6.9 |
| Panorama Elementary | 4.8 |
| Overlook Elementary | 6.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
7127 ALLENTOWN RD, Temple Hills, MD 20744
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Messiah Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Clinton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Imagine Andrews Public Charter (rated 6.5/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Andrews Afb), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Clinton Grove Elementary (rated 6.3/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Clinton), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Temple Hills, see our Temple Hills schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Crossland High Temple Hills | 0.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Allenwood Elementary Temple Hills | 0.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Avalon Elementary Fort Washington | 0.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle Temple Hills | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| James Ryder Randall Elementary Clinton | 1.1 mi | 4.6 |
| James Ryder Randall E C C Clinton | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| EVANGEL ASSEMBLY DAYCARE Temple Hills | 1.6 mi | — |
| Samuel Chase Elementary Temple Hills | 1.6 mi | 3.7 |
| Stephen Decatur Middle Clinton | 1.6 mi | 7.2 |
| Tayac Elementary Fort Washington | 1.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Apple Grove Elementary Fort Washington | 1.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Clinton Grove Elementary Clinton | 2.2 mi | 6.3 |
| J. Frank Dent Elementary Fort Washington | 2.0 mi | 5.4 |
| INDEPENDENT BAPTIST ACADEMY Clinton | 2.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Princeton Elementary Suitland | 2.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Imagine Andrews Public Charter Andrews Afb | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Benjamin Stoddert Middle Temple Hills | 2.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Barnaby Manor Elementary Oxon Hill | 2.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Francis T. Evans Elementary Clinton | 2.3 mi | 5.7 |
| ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL Clinton | 2.5 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20744 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$124,838
Median Home Value
$418,100
Median Rent
$1,751/mo
Population
56,236
College Educated
35.6%
Homeownership
81.5%
Avg Commute
38 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Median Age
43.9
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GREATER YOUTH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Baltimore, MD | 5.5 |
| FRIENDSHIP ADVENTIST SCHOOL Linthicum, MD | 5.4 |
| NEW LIFE ACADEMY Hanover, MD | 5.6 |
| Swan Meadow School Oakland, MD | 5.6 |
| TIDEWATER SCHOOL Huntingtown, MD | 5.1 |
| PRIMARY MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL Rockville, MD | 5.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Messiah Academy
What grades does The Messiah Academy serve?
The Messiah Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend The Messiah Academy?
The Messiah Academy has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Messiah Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Messiah Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Messiah Academy rank in MD?
The Messiah Academy ranks #286 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Messiah Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Messiah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Messiah Academy a private school?
Yes, The Messiah Academy is a private coeducational school with a Pentecostal 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 Messiah Academy a religious school?
The Messiah Academy has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Gender Split
- 70% M / 30% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Pentecostal
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Phone
- (301) 449-7219
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