School's mission is to graduate young men and women who think clearly and listen carefully with discernment and understanding, who reason persuasively and articulate precisely, who are capable of evaluating their entire range of experience in the light of the Scriptures.
We aim to find them well prepared in all situations, possessing both information and the knowledge of how to use it.
We desire our students be socially graceful and spiritually gracious, equipped with and understanding the tools of learning, desiring to grow in understanding, yet fully realizing the limitations and foolishness of the wisdom of this world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Living Water School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
2016
School Calendar
Campus Size
8 acres
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$3,750.00 USD - $7,750.00 USD (variable depending on program)
School Notes
- School Motto: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Cor. 3:17
- School's mission is to graduate young men and women who think clearly and listen carefully with discernment and understanding, who reason persuasively and articulate precisely, who are capable of evaluating their entire range of experience in the light of the Scriptures.
- We aim to find them well prepared in all situations, possessing both information and the knowledge of how to use it.
- We desire our students be socially graceful and spiritually gracious, equipped with and understanding the tools of learning, desiring to grow in understanding, yet fully realizing the limitations and foolishness of the wisdom of this world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Living Water School?
The application deadline for The Living Water School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to The Living Water School is Kuumba Learning Center & Preparatory School of the Arts (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bishop John T. Walker School For Boys (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Redeem Christian Academy (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Redeem Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1901 Iverson Street
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-3256
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-3256
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Bishop John T. Walker School For Boys
All-boys (Episcopal)
1801 Mississippe Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1515
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1515
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 83 students
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All-girls (Catholic)
1865 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 128 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas More Catholic ![St. Thomas More Catholic Photo - Welcome to the home of the Raiders]( "St. Thomas More Catholic Photo - Welcome to the home of the Raiders")
(Catholic)
4265 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Bishop John T Walker School For Boys
All-boys (Episcopal)
3640 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 678-1515
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 678-1515
1.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 60 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3328 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 62 students
6700 Bock Rd
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9507
Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 567-9507
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 213 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
God's Church International Higher Learning
(Christian)
4650 Suitland Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 568-6200
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 568-6200
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
From The Heart Christian School
(Christian)
4949 Suitland Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 343-6648
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 343-6648
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Acceptance rate listed
Pathways School - Crossland Re Entry
Special Education School
6901 Temple Hill Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-3173
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 449-3173
3.5 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop John T. Walker School For Boys
All-boys (Episcopal)
1801 Mississippe Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1515
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1515
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 83 students
Washington School For Girls ![Washington School For Girls Photo - The Washington School for Girls develops confidence, competence, and compassion in young leaders.]( "Washington School For Girls Photo - The Washington School for Girls develops confidence, competence, and compassion in young leaders.")
All-girls (Catholic)
1865 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-1113
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 128 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas More Catholic ![St. Thomas More Catholic Photo - Welcome to the home of the Raiders]( "St. Thomas More Catholic Photo - Welcome to the home of the Raiders")
(Catholic)
4265 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Bishop John T Walker School For Boys
All-boys (Episcopal)
3640 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 678-1515
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 678-1515
1.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 60 students Tuition listed
Firm Foundation & Faith Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2261 Oxon Run Drive/also located at 8430 Glen Mar Road Ellicott City MD
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 630-7994
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 630-7994
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 81 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Redeem Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1901 Iverson Street
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-3256
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-3256
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 25 students Avg. class size: 6 students
St. Thomas More Catholic ![St. Thomas More Catholic Photo - Welcome to the home of the Raiders]( "St. Thomas More Catholic Photo - Welcome to the home of the Raiders")
(Catholic)
4265 4th St Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 561-1189
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Firm Foundation & Faith Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2261 Oxon Run Drive/also located at 8430 Glen Mar Road Ellicott City MD
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 630-7994
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 630-7994
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-2 | 81 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
3328 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 563-5971
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 62 students
5200 Temple Hill Rd
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-6886
Temple Hills, MD 20748
(301) 894-6886
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3990 Cameron St
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-3101
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-3101
9208.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3613 Graham Park Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2118
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2118
9208.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17700 Wayside Dr.
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0930
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-0930
9208.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14800 Darbydale Avenue
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 670-6166
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 670-6166
9208.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-8376
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 445-8376
9208.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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