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#256 of 378 private schools in MD
Mary of Nazareth School
Elementary School · Darnestown, MD
A private elementary school in Darnestown, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
14131 SENECA RD, Darnestown, MD 20874
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
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Where Mary of Nazareth School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,648
Median home value
$385,300
Median rent
$1,938/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20874; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Darnestown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Butler MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 121 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mary of Nazareth School is listed in Darnestown, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mary of Nazareth School
Mary of Nazareth School is a private elementary school in Darnestown, MD, serving approximately 457 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary of Nazareth School
What grades does Mary of Nazareth School serve?
Mary of Nazareth School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mary of Nazareth School?
Mary of Nazareth School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary of Nazareth School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary of Nazareth School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mary of Nazareth School rank in MD?
Mary of Nazareth School ranks #256 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Mary of Nazareth School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary of Nazareth School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mary of Nazareth School a private school?
Yes, Mary of Nazareth 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 Mary of Nazareth School a religious school?
Mary of Nazareth School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 869-0940
- Area population (ZIP 20874)
- 62,233
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 20874; 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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