Gerstell Academy

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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
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Frederick G. Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$28,980

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
50
Part Time Teachers
8
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
30
Reading
29
Science
28
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%
Hispanic
2.8%
Native American
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 46 Students
James Madison University 24 Students
Virginia Tech 23 Students
Towson University 23 Students
Loyola University Maryland 21 Students
University of Virginia 20 Students
University of Delaware 19 Students
Salisbury University 18 Students
Villanova 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 38 Students
Biology 23 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Finance 14 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 14 Students
Spanish Language and Literature 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students
Nursing 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 46 Reviews
2.0
5/19/2025
Like a public school, but has more academic resources because people are being racist at the school and not good. My daughter got bullied
4.0 Senior
3/2/2025
Gerstell Academy is a leadership school, dedicated to creating the leaders of tomorrow; however, who are those leaders?
4.0 Senior
12/18/2021
The academics, athletics and support are all incredible. With being such a small school, you really have a strong and tight knit community to rely on. There are some disadvantages to that. There is a lack of diverse thought. While we pride on diversity, we lack in the ability to grow when there are only 40-50 kids in a grade.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 42 Reviews
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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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 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 1260 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $492,001. 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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