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#183 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 48% of private schools
St Francis International School
Elementary School · Silver Spring, MD
A private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1500 SAINT CAMILLUS DR, Silver Spring, MD 20903
- 15.2:1 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.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,349
Median home value
$467,900
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
40%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20903; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joann Leleck at Broad Acres ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 755 | Compare → |
| Montgomery Knolls ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Roscoe R Nix ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Cool Spring ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 500 | 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.
St Francis International School is listed in Silver Spring, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Francis International School
St Francis International School is a private elementary school in Silver Spring, MD, serving approximately 232 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Francis International School
What grades does St Francis International School serve?
St Francis International School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Francis International School?
St Francis International School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis International School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis International School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Francis International School rank in MD?
St Francis International School ranks #183 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is St Francis International School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Francis International School a private school?
Yes, St Francis International 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 Francis International School a religious school?
St Francis International School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- 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) 434-2344
- Area population (ZIP 20903)
- 25,540
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 20903; 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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