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#87 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 23% of private schools

Washington Christian Academy

School · Olney, MD

A private school in Olney, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

16227 BATCHELLORS FOREST RD, Olney, MD 20832

  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index74%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment262
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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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The neighborhood

Where Washington Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$166,892

Median home value

$601,300

Median rent

$2,429/mo

College educated

63.6%

Homeownership

86.1%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black37.0%
White25.6%
Two or More14.9%
Hispanic14.5%
Asian6.9%
Native American1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sandy Springs Friends Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2PK–122.5 mi667Compare →
Barrie SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6PK–123.2 mi231Compare →
Melvin J Berman Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5PK–123.7 mi583Compare →
Sheppard Pratt School-rockville (formerly Frost ScPrivate · tuition8.72–123.8 mi88Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Washington Christian Academy is listed in Olney, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Washington Christian Academy

Washington Christian Academy is a private school in Olney, MD, serving approximately 262 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Christian Academy

What grades does Washington Christian Academy serve?

Washington Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Washington Christian Academy?

Washington Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Christian Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Washington Christian Academy rank in MD?

Washington Christian Academy ranks #87 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Washington Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Washington Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Washington Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Washington Christian Academy a religious school?

Washington Christian Academy has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
262
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Presbyterian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 20832)
25,766
Area average commute
32.3 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 20832; 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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