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#142 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 37% of private schools
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Elementary School · Ellicott City, MD
A private elementary school in Ellicott City, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4801 ILCHESTER RD, Ellicott City, MD 21043
- 11.5:1 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
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Where Our Lady of Perpetual Help 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,846
Median home value
$607,300
Median rent
$1,964/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21043; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilchester ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Worthington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.8 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Rockburn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Global Children Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 6 | Compare → |
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.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is listed in Ellicott City, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is a private elementary school in Ellicott City, MD, serving approximately 223 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
What grades does Our Lady of Perpetual Help School serve?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Our Lady of Perpetual Help School?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is 11.5:1. 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 Perpetual Help School rank in MD?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School ranks #142 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Our Lady of Perpetual Help School's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Perpetual Help School a private school?
Yes, Our Lady of Perpetual Help 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 Perpetual Help School a religious school?
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 223
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Howard County
- Phone
- (410) 744-4251
- Area population (ZIP 21043)
- 47,134
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 21043; 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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