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#300 of 378 private schools in MD

St Augustine School

Elementary School · Elkridge, MD

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

Private

5990 OLD WASHINGTON RD, Elkridge, MD 21075

  • 14.4:1 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)
C3.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,217.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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Diversity Index36%
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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Enrollment225
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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 St Augustine 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$133,321

Median home value

$439,400

Median rent

$2,108/mo

College educated

57.7%

Homeownership

64.5%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White79.1%
Two or More8.9%
Asian4.0%
Black3.6%
Hispanic2.2%
Pacific Islander1.8%
Native American0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Childrens Magnet Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.3 mi14Compare →
Maryland International SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1private1–120.3 mi183Compare →
Elkridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–50.7 mi810Compare →

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.

St Augustine School is listed in Elkridge, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Augustine School

St Augustine School is a private elementary school in Elkridge, MD, serving approximately 225 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Augustine School

What grades does St Augustine School serve?

St Augustine School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Augustine School?

St Augustine School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Augustine School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Augustine School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Augustine School rank in MD?

St Augustine School ranks #300 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is St Augustine School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Augustine School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Augustine School a private school?

Yes, St Augustine 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 St Augustine School a religious school?

St Augustine School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
225
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Howard County
Area population (ZIP 21075)
37,146
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
33.9
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 21075; 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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