Beltsville Sda School
Beltsville Adventist School, along with the entire Seventh-day Adventist educational system, operates on the belief that education ".
involves more than the pursuit of a certain course of study.
It means more than preparing for the life that is now.
It has to do with the whole being, and with the whole period of existance possible to man.
It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental and the spiritual powers.
It prepares the student for the joy of service in this world and for the higher joy of wider service in the world to come.".
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1958
Student Body
Total Students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
72%
State avg.: 36%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants and polo shirts
Khaki pants and polo shirts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Wendy Pega
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Intramurals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Beltsville Sda School offer?
Beltsville Sda School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Beltsville Sda School?
The application deadline for Beltsville Sda School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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