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#252 of 378 private schools in MD
St Peter's School
Elementary School · Olney, MD
A private elementary school in Olney, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2900 OLNEY SANDY SPRING RD, Olney, MD 20832
- 16.5:1 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,892
Median home value
$601,300
Median rent
$2,429/mo
College educated
63.6%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20832; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| St John's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Brooke Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Greenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 543 | 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 Peter's School is listed in Olney, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Peter's School
St Peter's School is a private elementary school in Olney, MD, serving approximately 360 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #252 of 378 private schools in MD.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 20832)
- 25,766
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 20832; 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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