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#356 of 378 private schools in MD

Father Andrew White Sj School

Elementary School · Leonardtown, MD

A private elementary school in Leonardtown, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

22850 WASHINGTON ST, Leonardtown, MD 20650

  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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Diversity Index13%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment213
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MD

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Father Andrew White Sj School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,267/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$139,688

Median home value

$464,000

Median rent

$1,726/mo

College educated

41.6%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White93.4%
Two or More4.2%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Leonardtown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–50.2 mi492Compare →
Little Seedlings Christian Preschool & KdgnPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.4 mi7Compare →
Captain Walter Francis Duke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–51.3 mi537Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Father Andrew White Sj School is listed in Leonardtown, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Father Andrew White Sj School

Father Andrew White Sj School is a private elementary school in Leonardtown, MD, serving approximately 213 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Father Andrew White Sj School

What grades does Father Andrew White Sj School serve?

Father Andrew White Sj School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Father Andrew White Sj School?

Father Andrew White Sj School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Father Andrew White Sj School?

The student-teacher ratio at Father Andrew White Sj School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Father Andrew White Sj School rank in MD?

Father Andrew White Sj School ranks #356 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Father Andrew White Sj School's MySchoolScout rating?

Father Andrew White Sj School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Father Andrew White Sj School a private school?

Yes, Father Andrew White Sj School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Father Andrew White Sj School a religious school?

Father Andrew White Sj School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
213
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
St. Mary's County
Area population (ZIP 20650)
15,979
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
38.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20650; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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