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#241 of 378 private schools in MD
Our Lady Star of the Sea School
Elementary School · Solomons, MD
A private elementary school in Solomons, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
90 ALEXANDER LN, Solomons, MD 20688
- 12.2:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Our Lady Star of the Sea 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average659/100K
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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
$88,902
Median rent
$3,000/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
50.4%
Poverty rate
0.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20688; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Town Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Green Holly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Greenview Knolls ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 322 | 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.
Our Lady Star of the Sea School is listed in Solomons, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Lady Star of the Sea School
Our Lady Star of the Sea School is a private elementary school in Solomons, MD, serving approximately 165 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Lady Star of the Sea School
What grades does Our Lady Star of the Sea School serve?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Our Lady Star of the Sea School?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Star of the Sea School?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Star of the Sea School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Lady Star of the Sea School rank in MD?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School ranks #241 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Our Lady Star of the Sea School's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Star of the Sea School a private school?
Yes, Our Lady Star of the Sea 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 Star of the Sea School a religious school?
Our Lady Star of the Sea School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 165
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Calvert County
- Phone
- (410) 326-3171
- Area population (ZIP 20688)
- 1,113
- Area median age
- 72.1
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 20688; 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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