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#130 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 34% of private schools

Our Lady of Lourdes School

Elementary School · Bethesda, MD

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

Private

7500 PEARL ST, Bethesda, MD 20814

  • 9.2:1 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)
B+6.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.2 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
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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Enrollment182
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Our Lady of Lourdes School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 66Good Transit
  • Bike 79Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$150,401

Median home value

$976,500

Median rent

$2,329/mo

College educated

84.3%

Homeownership

52.6%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White52.7%
Hispanic20.9%
Two or More11.0%
Black10.4%
Asian4.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Family Academy of BethesdaPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi1Compare →
Bethesda ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.0K–50.5 mi584Compare →
The Bethesda Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi12Compare →
Oneness Family SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6privatePK–120.6 mi85Compare →

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.

Our Lady of Lourdes School is listed in Bethesda, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Our Lady of Lourdes School

Our Lady of Lourdes School is a private elementary school in Bethesda, MD, serving approximately 182 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Lourdes School

What grades does Our Lady of Lourdes School serve?

Our Lady of Lourdes School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Lourdes School?

Our Lady of Lourdes School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Lourdes School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Lourdes School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady of Lourdes School rank in MD?

Our Lady of Lourdes School ranks #130 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Our Lady of Lourdes School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Lourdes School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Our Lady of Lourdes School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Our Lady of Lourdes School a religious school?

Our Lady of Lourdes School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
182
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Montgomery County
Area population (ZIP 20814)
30,822
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
41.3
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 20814; 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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