Avalon School

Avalon School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
11811 Claridge Rd,  Silver Spring, MD
4.4
5.0
204 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$20,255
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
20
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
610
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
78%
Clubs and Activities
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
49.5%
Black
19.8%
Hispanic
12%
Two or more races
10.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.3%

School Rankings

#11 Best All Boys Schools in Maryland
#22 Best Catholic 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 15 Students
The Catholic University of America 10 Students
Towson University 9 Students
Mount St. Mary's University 8 Students
Temple University 7 Students
Howard University 5 Students
Johns Hopkins University 5 Students
Arizona State University 4 Students
University of Maryland, Baltimore County 4 Students
University of Chicago 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 11 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 6 Students
Marketing 4 Students
Biology 3 Students
Finance 3 Students
Economics 3 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 3 Students
Communications 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Corrections 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 32 Reviews
5.0 Works Here
11/10/2021
The Avalon School is the best environment for boys to develop into confident young men and be academically and morally prepared for the challenges of the future.
5.0 Senior
8/26/2020
Great school. Building has seen better days however. Logos from the old school still sit on a few walls waiting to be painted over. Great teachers and a lot of great guys.
5.0 Parent
12/11/2019
Excellent Overall Experience, Great Teachers, I really in amazing the impact of an all male faculty on the students self confidence. We can see that they really really care not just for academics but for who the student is as a man. A true Character building experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/6/2017
Outstanding. A fantastic environment, great leaders and row models.
5.0 parent
2/15/2017
My son is absolutely pleased with his teachers and learning experience. After 4 different schools in 2 years trying to find a fit. We found it. Public schools were just not challenging him mentally or physically. We are pleased from the interview process initially to child's desired behavior current...
5.0 other
7/22/2014
Awesome school. Great teachers. I have known many of the teachers and owners for over 25 years. My grandson is starting there in September 2014.

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Avalon School is a private Catholic school for students in grades K-12 located at 11811 Claridge Rd in Silver Spring, in the Wheaton neighborhood. Annual tuition is $20,255. The school has a total enrollment of 204 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Avalon School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 100%, and the average SAT score is 1180. The average home value in this area is $659,028. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Academy of the Holy Cross, Brookewood School, Thomas Edison High School Of Technology, and more. Learn more about what Silver Spring has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Avalon School.

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