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#150 of 378 private schools in MD

Top 39% of private schools

St Bernadette School

Elementary School

80 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Private

Enrollment

305

Student-Teacher

11.1:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Maryland private schools

#150 of 378

In Silver Spring

#10 of 16

public schools

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St Bernadette School

6.7/10

Elementary School in Silver Spring · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.3/10

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6.8/10

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About St Bernadette School

St Bernadette School is a private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD. St Bernadette School serves approximately 305 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Bernadette School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 378 private schools in MD.

How it compares0.4 pts above MD schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • MD avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St Bernadette 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

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How St Bernadette School compares to 47 public schools serving similar grades in Silver Spring, MD

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
This School
vs
12.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
305
This School
vs
630
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
6.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 72.1% vs 0%
Black 11.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 4.3% vs 0%
Asian 4.3% vs 0%
St Bernadette School Silver Spring Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Bernadette School (this school) 6.7
Pine Crest Elementary 8.3
Eastern Middle 8.5
Francis Scott Key Middle 5.5
Roscoe R Nix Elementary 6.0
Highland View Elementary 8.3
Oak View Elementary 7.7
Forest Knolls Elementary 8.7
Cresthaven Elementary 5.6
Montgomery Knolls Elementary 7.7
Silver Spring International Middle 6.4
Sligo Creek Elementary 8.3
Sligo Middle 7.4
Burnt Mills Elementary 6.4
JoAnn Leleck at Broad Acres Elementary 4.7
New Hampshire Estates Elem 7.7
Kemp Mill Elementary 5.4
Glen Haven Elementary 6.3
East Silver Spring Elementary 8.2
Rosemary Hills Elementary 7.6
Takoma Park Middle 8.8

Showing 20 of 47 schools. View all schools in Silver Spring

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 46%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 305
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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)

White 72.1%
Black 11.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic 4.3%
Asian 4.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

80 UNIVERSITY BLVD E, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Bernadette School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Forest Knolls Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Pine Crest Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Highland View Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Silver Spring, see our Silver Spring schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Pine Crest Elementary Silver Spring 0.2 mi 8.3
Montgomery Blair High Silver Spring 0.2 mi 6.8
Eastern Middle Silver Spring 0.6 mi 8.5
THE SPRINGWELL SCHOOL Silver Spring 0.7 mi
MOUNT JEZREEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Silver Spring 0.9 mi
Highland View Elementary Silver Spring 1.1 mi 8.3
Oak View Elementary Silver Spring 1.1 mi 7.7
ACORN HILL WALDORF KINDERGARTEN & NURSERY Silver Spring 1.0 mi
Francis Scott Key Middle Silver Spring 1.0 mi 5.5
PATHWAYS SCHOOL--EDGEWOOD Silver Spring 1.1 mi
Forest Knolls Elementary Silver Spring 1.2 mi 8.7
Roscoe R Nix Elementary Silver Spring 1.0 mi 6.0
Montgomery Knolls Elementary Silver Spring 1.2 mi 7.7
Silver Spring International Middle Silver Spring 1.4 mi 6.4
Sligo Creek Elementary Silver Spring 1.4 mi 8.3
Burnt Mills Elementary Silver Spring 1.4 mi 6.4
Cresthaven Elementary Silver Spring 1.2 mi 5.6
Northwood High Silver Spring 1.4 mi 6.7
THE SIENA SCHOOL Silver Spring 1.2 mi 8.4
JoAnn Leleck at Broad Acres Elementary Silver Spring 1.4 mi 4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 20901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$127,133

Median Home Value

$571,300

Median Rent

$1,785/mo

Population

37,338

College Educated

56.4%

Homeownership

69.1%

Avg Commute

33.4 min

Poverty Rate

9%

Median Age

39.7

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
80 Very Walkable
Bike Score
48 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES 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

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