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Takoma Academy Preparatory School Photo - Field trip to the Capitol

Best Takoma Park 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 799 students in Takoma Park, MD (there are , serving 2,388 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Takoma Park, MD are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Takoma Park, MD include Takoma Academy Preparatory School, Takoma Academy, and Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Maryland private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
75% of private schools in Takoma Park, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Takoma Park 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1010 Larch Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 891-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Tuition listed
Takoma Academy
Takoma Academy Photo - Takoma Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
8120 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 434-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 50 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Takoma Academy Preparatory School
Takoma Academy Preparatory School Photo - Field trip to the Capitol
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8300 Carroll Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 422-3858
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Springwell School
Alternative School
8003 Barron St
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 578-6885
Gr: K-5 | 25 students
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Takoma Park, Maryland 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1010 Larch Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 891-2555
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students

Overview

This Town (Takoma Park)
This State (MD)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
799 Students
143,520 Students
% Average Students of Color
93%
38%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
55 Teachers
14,839 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
56%
Average Class Size
36 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,841
$16,220
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$6,310
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.66
# American Indian Students
22 Students
360 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,689 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
459 Students
6,189 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
4%
# Black Students
311 Students
23,479 Students
% Black Students
35%
17%
# White Students
72 Students
71,885 Students
% White Students
8%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
548 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
17 Students
35,812 Students
% of Others Students
2%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Takoma Park, MD?
The top-ranked private schools in Takoma Park, MD include Takoma Academy Preparatory School, Takoma Academy, and Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School.
How many private schools are located in Takoma Park?
4 private schools are located in Takoma Park.
What percentage of students in Takoma Park go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Takoma Park are educated in private schools (compared to the MD state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Takoma Park?
75% of private schools in Takoma Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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