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#232 of 378 private schools in MD
St Mary of the Mills School
Elementary School · Laurel, MD
A private elementary school in Laurel, MD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
106 SAINT MARYS PL, Laurel, MD 20707
- 15.9:1 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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Where St Mary of the Mills School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,255/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,093
Median home value
$411,200
Median rent
$1,880/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20707; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| The Julia Brown SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.9private | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Laurel Woods ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Scotchtown Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 568 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Mary of the Mills School is listed in Laurel, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Mary of the Mills School
St Mary of the Mills School is a private elementary school in Laurel, MD, serving approximately 230 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Mary of the Mills School
What grades does St Mary of the Mills School serve?
St Mary of the Mills School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Mary of the Mills School?
St Mary of the Mills School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary of the Mills School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary of the Mills School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary of the Mills School rank in MD?
St Mary of the Mills School ranks #232 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is St Mary of the Mills School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary of the Mills School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary of the Mills School a private school?
Yes, St Mary of the Mills 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 Mary of the Mills School a religious school?
St Mary of the Mills School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Phone
- (301) 498-1433
- Area population (ZIP 20707)
- 36,549
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 20707; 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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