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Suitland Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 322 students in Suitland, MD.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Maryland private elementary school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private elementary schools in Suitland, MD are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Elementary Schools in Suitland, MD (2026-27)

Map of From The Heart Christian School
From The Heart Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
4949 Suitland Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 343-6648
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Map of God's Church International Higher Learning
God's Church International Higher Learning
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students
Christian
4650 Suitland Rd
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 568-6200
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St. Philip The Apostle School Photo
St. Philip The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Catholic
5416 Henderson Way
Suitland, MD 20746
(301) 423-4740
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Suitland, MD Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
322
Students
-41.6% (-229 students) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-13.3% (-2 students) 10-yr
99%
Students of Color
+10.0% (+9.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Suitland)
This State (MD)
# Schools
3 Schools
514 Schools
# Students
322 Students
110,693 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025107220199
2024111213192
2023130219193
2022160232205
2021160223201
2020160207188
2019164205193
2018164204190
2017168214199
2016169209196
2015184202183
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% Students of Color
99%
37%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202599%37%33%
202499%36%32%
202399%37%32%
202293%37%32%
202193%36%31%
202099%35%31%
201991%35%31%
201891%34%30%
201790%37%31%
201691%37%31%
201590%39%31%
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0.29
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20250.290.630.64
20240.290.630.64
20230.250.630.63
20220.350.610.62
20210.350.610.62
20200.350.610.62
20190.490.580.61
20180.490.590.60
20170.500.570.59
20160.490.570.59
20150.530.590.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,913 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20191%4%4%
20181%4%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%4%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,638 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
289 Students
19,034 Students
% Black Students
83%
17%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202583%17%8%
202483%18%8%
202387%18%8%
202279%17%7%
202179%18%8%
202079%18%8%
201969%17%8%
201869%18%8%
201767%18%7%
201668%18%8%
201564%20%8%
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# White Students
3 Students
60,991 Students
% White Students
1%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20251%55%55%
20241%55%55%
20231%55%55%
20221%58%57%
20211%58%57%
20201%58%58%
20199%61%59%
20189%60%59%
20179%62%61%
20169%62%61%
20158%60%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
49 Students
21,802 Students
% of Others Students
14%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202514%20%22%
202414%19%22%
202311%18%22%
202219%17%22%
202119%16%20%
202019%15%19%
201918%15%20%
201818%15%20%
201720%14%19%
201619%13%18%
201524%14%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
12,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
20258:19:111:1
20248:19:111:1
20238:19:111:1
202211:19:111:1
202111:19:111:1
202011:19:111:1
20199:19:111:1
20189:19:111:1
201710:19:111:1
201610:19:112:1
201510:110:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202550%57%54%
202450%57%54%
202350%56%53%
202250%56%53%
202150%57%53%
202050%57%53%
201950%57%52%
201850%56%52%
201745%56%51%
201645%57%51%
201550%56%50%
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Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025131616
2024141615
2023141615
2022181615
2021181615
2020181615
2019181615
2018181615
2017181615
2016171615
2015151615
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025101212
2024101111
2023101110
2022101110
2021101110
2020101010
2019101010
2018101010
201791010
20168109
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Tuition & Aid
Average Summer Program Cost
$185
$1,320

Summer Program Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
2025$185$1,105$1,115
2024$185$1,038$1,094
2023$185$605$1,136
2022$185$621$1,075
2021$185$577$1,028
2020$185$602$1,130
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuitland, MD AvgMaryland (MD)National
202599%78%81%
202490%80%85%
202390%81%85%
202290%81%85%
202190%82%86%
202075%80%86%
201975%81%85%
201875%80%85%
201775%81%86%
201675%81%85%
2015100%82%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Suitland, MD?
3 private elementary schools are located in Suitland, MD.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Suitland?
100% of private elementary schools in Suitland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Suitland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Suitland include: God's Church International Higher Learning vs. From The Heart Christian School

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