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#150 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 39% of private schools
St Bernadette School
Elementary School · Silver Spring, MD
A private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
80 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, Silver Spring, MD 20901
- 11.1:1 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 St Bernadette School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,133
Median home value
$571,300
Median rent
$1,785/mo
College educated
56.4%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Crest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 3–5 | 0.2 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| The Springwell SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Mount Jezreel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & NurseryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 10 | 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.
St Bernadette School is listed in Silver Spring, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Bernadette School
St Bernadette School is a private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Bernadette School
What grades does St Bernadette School serve?
St Bernadette School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Bernadette School?
St Bernadette School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Bernadette School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Bernadette School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Bernadette School rank in MD?
St Bernadette School ranks #150 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is St Bernadette School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Bernadette 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 St Bernadette School a private school?
Yes, St Bernadette 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 Bernadette School a religious school?
St Bernadette School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 593-5611
- Area population (ZIP 20901)
- 37,338
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 20901; 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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