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#210 of 378 private schools in MD
The Nora School
High School · Silver Spring, MD
A private high school in Silver Spring, MD serving grades 9th – 12th.
955 SLIGO AVE, Silver Spring, MD 20910
- 6.5:1 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 Nora School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 86Excellent Transit
- Bike 89Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,994
Median home value
$690,900
Median rent
$1,992/mo
College educated
74.1%
Homeownership
34.6%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20910; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashreinu School for Girls Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 0.8 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| District of Columbia International SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | 6–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,619 | Compare → |
| Coolidge HSEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,093 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva of Greater Washington Girls DivisionPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 7–12 | 1.6 mi | 154 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 Nora School is listed in Silver Spring, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Nora School
The Nora School is a private high school in Silver Spring, MD, serving approximately 65 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Nora School
What grades does The Nora School serve?
The Nora School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend The Nora School?
The Nora School has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Nora School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Nora School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Nora School rank in MD?
The Nora School ranks #210 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Nora School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Nora School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Nora School a private school?
Yes, The Nora 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 Nora School a religious school?
No, The Nora School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 65
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 495-6672
- Area population (ZIP 20910)
- 45,096
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 20910; 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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