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#252 of 378 private schools in MD
St Peter's School
Elementary School
2900 OLNEY SANDY SPRING RD, Olney, MD 20832
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
360
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#252 of 378
In Olney
#4 of 5
public schools
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St Peter's School
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About St Peter's School
St Peter's School is a private elementary school in Olney, MD. St Peter's School serves approximately 360 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Peter's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #252 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
St Peter's 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 Peter's School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Olney, MD
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Peter's School (this school) | 5.8 |
| Olney Elementary | 7.7 |
| Brooke Grove Elementary | 8.1 |
| William H. Farquhar Middle | 8.1 |
| Rosa M. Parks Middle | 7.6 |
| Belmont Elementary | 9.3 |
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.
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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
2900 OLNEY SANDY SPRING RD, Olney, MD 20832
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Peter's School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Belmont Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Greenwood Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Brookeville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cashell Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Rockville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Olney, see our Olney schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Olney Elementary Olney | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Olney | 0.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Brooke Grove Elementary Olney | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Greenwood Elementary Brookeville | 1.1 mi | 9.1 |
| OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL HIGH SCHOOL Olney | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| William H. Farquhar Middle Olney | 1.3 mi | 8.1 |
| OLNEY ADVENTIST PREPARATORY Olney | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Sherwood Elementary Sandy Spring | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Cashell Elementary Rockville | 1.6 mi | 8.6 |
| WASHINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Olney | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Belmont Elementary Olney | 2.1 mi | 9.3 |
| Rosa M. Parks Middle Olney | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| SANDY SPRINGS FRIENDS MIDDLE SCHOOL Sandy Spring | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Sherwood High Sandy Spring | 2.2 mi | 7.5 |
| ST PATRICK'S SCHOOL Rockville | 3.0 mi | 6.3 |
| NORBECK MONTESSORI CENTER Rockville | 3.0 mi | — |
| Flower Valley Elementary Rockville | 3.5 mi | 7.6 |
| James Hubert Blake High Silver Spring | 3.4 mi | 7.8 |
| THE WINCHESTER SCHOOL Silver Spring | 4.0 mi | — |
| Sequoyah Elementary Derwood | 3.2 mi | 8.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20832 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$166,892
Median Home Value
$601,300
Median Rent
$2,429/mo
Population
25,766
College Educated
63.6%
Homeownership
86.1%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Median Age
40.9
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|---|---|
| Captain James E. Daly Elementary Germantown, MD | 5.8 |
| Catherine T. Reed Elementary Lanham, MD | 5.8 |
| Cradlerock Elementary Columbia, MD | 5.8 |
| Elk Neck Elementary Elkton, MD | 5.8 |
| George's Creek Elementary Lonaconing, MD | 5.8 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Baltimore, MD | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Peter's School
What grades does St Peter's School serve?
St Peter's School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Peter's School?
St Peter's School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Peter's School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Peter's School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Peter's School rank in MD?
St Peter's School ranks #252 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is St Peter's School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Peter's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Peter's School a private school?
Yes, St Peter's 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 Peter's School a religious school?
St Peter's School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 187 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 774-9112
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