Excellent
#17 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 4% of private schools
The Siena School
School · Silver Spring, MD
A private school in Silver Spring, MD serving grades 4th – 12th.
1300 FOREST GLEN RD, Silver Spring, MD 20901
- 4.5:1 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 Siena School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,133
Median home value
$571,300
Median rent
$1,785/mo
College educated
56.4%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Knolls SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Alvin Browdy Religious School at Ohr KodeshPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–11 | 2.3 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Ashreinu School for Girls Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 2.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Stone Ridge School of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 719 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Siena School is listed in Silver Spring, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Siena School
The Siena School is a private school in Silver Spring, MD, serving approximately 149 students in grades 4th-12th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Siena School
What grades does The Siena School serve?
The Siena School serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend The Siena School?
The Siena School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Siena School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Siena School is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Siena School rank in MD?
The Siena School ranks #17 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Siena School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Siena School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Siena School a private school?
Yes, The Siena 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 Siena School a religious school?
No, The Siena School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 244-3602
- Area population (ZIP 20901)
- 37,338
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 20901; 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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