Very Good
#55 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 14% of private schools
St Bartholomews School
Elementary School
6900 RIVER RD, Bethesda, MD 20817
Enrollment
156
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
156
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#55 of 378
In Bethesda
#6 of 15
public schools
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St Bartholomews School
Elementary School in Bethesda · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Bartholomews School
St Bartholomews School is a private elementary school in Bethesda, MD. St Bartholomews School serves approximately 156 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Bartholomews School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 156 students, St Bartholomews School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.4:1 students to teachers, St Bartholomews School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Bartholomews School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Bartholomews School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Bethesda, MD
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Bartholomews School (this school) | 7.6 |
| Burning Tree Elementary | 9.1 |
| Thomas W. Pyle Middle | 9.2 |
| Bannockburn Elementary | 8.8 |
| Bradley Hills Elementary | 9.0 |
| Wood Acres Elementary | 9.3 |
| North Bethesda Middle | 8.6 |
| Carderock Springs Elementary | 9.6 |
| Wyngate Elementary | 8.9 |
| Bethesda Elementary | 9.0 |
| Seven Locks Elementary | 9.7 |
| Westland Middle | 8.6 |
| Ashburton Elementary | 8.2 |
| Westbrook Elementary | 9.4 |
| Woodlin Elementary | 8.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
6900 RIVER RD, Bethesda, MD 20817
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Bartholomews School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Seven Locks Elementary (rated 9.7/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Carderock Springs Elementary (rated 9.6/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wood Acres Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bethesda, see our Bethesda schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Burning Tree Elementary Bethesda | 0.4 mi | 9.1 |
| THE PRIMARY DAY SCHOOL Bethesda | 0.6 mi | 8.9 |
| APPLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Bethesda | 0.5 mi | — |
| Bannockburn Elementary Bethesda | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| HOLTON-ARMS SCHOOL Bethesda | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Thomas W. Pyle Middle Bethesda | 0.7 mi | 9.2 |
| Walt Whitman High Bethesda | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| LANDON SCHOOL Bethesda | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| THE WOODS ACADEMY Bethesda | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
| North Bethesda Middle Bethesda | 1.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Wood Acres Elementary Bethesda | 1.6 mi | 9.3 |
| Bradley Hills Elementary Bethesda | 1.6 mi | 9.0 |
| Wyngate Elementary Bethesda | 1.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Carderock Springs Elementary Bethesda | 1.7 mi | 9.6 |
| Seven Locks Elementary Bethesda | 2.3 mi | 9.7 |
| WASHINGTON WALDORF SCHOOL Bethesda | 2.4 mi | 7.4 |
| LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL Bethesda | 2.2 mi | 6.9 |
| MATER DEI SCHOOL Bethesda | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Ashburton Elementary Bethesda | 2.6 mi | 8.2 |
| ST JANE DE CHANTAL SCHOOL Bethesda | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20817 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$240,104
Median Home Value
$1,142,300
Median Rent
$3,155/mo
Population
37,738
College Educated
85.3%
Homeownership
82.3%
Avg Commute
30.2 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
45.5
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BARNESVILLE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES Dickerson, MD | 7.6 |
| GREENSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lutherville, MD | 7.6 |
| The Green School of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | 7.6 |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary Knoxville, MD | 7.5 |
| ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL Baltimore, MD | 7.5 |
| THE BANNER SCHOOL Frederick, MD | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Bartholomews School
What grades does St Bartholomews School serve?
St Bartholomews School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Bartholomews School?
St Bartholomews School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Bartholomews School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Bartholomews School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Bartholomews School rank in MD?
St Bartholomews School ranks #55 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is St Bartholomews School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Bartholomews School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Bartholomews School a private school?
Yes, St Bartholomews 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 Bartholomews School a religious school?
St Bartholomews School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 156
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 229-5586
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