Gerstell Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12

2500 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD

3.9

3.8

400 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Frederick G. Smith

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1

Average SAT Score
1240

Average ACT Score
28

Average GPA
3.65

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$28,980

Academics

Teachers

A-

College Prep

Resources/Facilities

B+

Clubs and Activities

B-

Sports

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.65

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

8:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

College Prep

Average SAT

1240

Math

610

Verbal

630

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Four-Year Matriculation Rate

99%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

60.2%

Male

39.8%

White

76.9%

Black

11.1%

Asian

6.5%

Native American

2.8%

Hispanic

2.8%

School Rankings

#36 Best Private K12 Schools in Maryland

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

University of Maryland - College Park 45 Students

James Madison University 25 Students

Towson University 24 Students

Virginia Tech 22 Students

Loyola University Maryland 21 Students

University of Virginia 20 Students

University of Delaware 20 Students

Villanova University 19 Students

Salisbury University 18 Students

Johns Hopkins University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 35 Students

Biology 26 Students

Psychology 17 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students

Spanish Language and Literature 14 Students

Finance 12 Students

Kinesiology and Exercise Science 12 Students

Computer Science 11 Students

Political Science and Government 10 Students

English 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Senior

3/2/2025

Gerstell Academy is a leadership school, dedicated to creating the leaders of tomorrow; however, who are those leaders?

3.0 Alum

9/30/2023

My education was adequate, but the social aspect of this school was detrimental to my health. This school has an extremely toxic student body and nothing is done to fix it. Bullying is rampant, the students are extremely stuck up, and none of the teachers help since half of the students are related to a faculty member.

4.0 Senior

2/2/2021

Gerstell Has allowed me to perform to the best of my ability academically with the support of teachers, peers, and other staff. It has also allowed me to pursue my physical goals in Varsity sports and in the weight room. The Gerstell Value system has provided me a foundation to improve my character and excitement for learning. teachers are amazing and very helpful. I am incredibly thankful for my experience.

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2.0 parent

10/17/2025

We had a very positive experience in the lower school, but unfortunately things changed dramatically once our child entered middle school. The environment became increasingly difficult, with disruptive student behavior being tolerated as the norm. When we raised concerns, the administration’s respon...

5.0 parent

6/11/2025

Gerstell is an amazing school. Their focus on leadership, academics, and participation in athletics helped my son to flourish this year. He loved his teachers and classmates, and enjoyed art and phys ed classes. The administration supports the parents and offers frequent opportunities to visit campu...

5.0 parent

4/16/2024

Gerstell Academy is an amazing school. Our son flourished there and was able to take challenging classes and participate in a variety of sports and clubs.The teachers cared about his success and provided extra help when needed.The administration was visible and responsive to parents.The community is...

5.0 student

10/17/2023

Gerstell Academy is a great school. It offers amazing support for students with disabilities including an after-school program, and the learning specialist is fantastic. The learning accommodation plans are very beneficial, and the school is more than willing to help in any way they can. They take g...

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Pre-K to 5th
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Maryland Carroll County Finksburg 21048

Gerstell Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 2500 Old Westminster Pike in Finksburg, in the Westminster neighborhood. Annual tuition is $28,980. The school has a total enrollment of 400 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Gerstell Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sandymount Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Finksburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gerstell Academy.

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