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#189 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 50% of private schools
St Raphael School
Elementary School
1513 DUNSTER RD, Rockville, MD 20854
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#189 of 378
In Rockville
#10 of 14
public schools
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St Raphael School
Elementary School in Rockville · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Raphael School
St Raphael School is a private elementary school in Rockville, MD. St Raphael School serves approximately 244 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Raphael School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 6.4 · Average
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
St Raphael 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 Raphael School compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Rockville, MD
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Raphael School (this school) | 6.4 |
| Ritchie Park Elementary | 9.1 |
| Fallsmead Elementary | 9.2 |
| Robert Frost Middle School | 8.9 |
| Julius West Middle | 8.2 |
| Bayard Rustin Elementary | 9.1 |
| Farmland Elementary | 8.4 |
| Beall Elementary | 8.8 |
| Lakewood Elementary | 9.3 |
| PEP - Itinerant | — |
| Tilden Middle | 8.0 |
| Rock Terrace School | 3.6 |
| Luxmanor Elementary | 8.7 |
| College Gardens Elementary | 8.1 |
| Carl Sandburg Center | 2.2 |
| Maryvale Elementary | 8.8 |
| Twinbrook Elementary | 5.9 |
| John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol | 5.8 |
| Meadow Hall Elementary | 6.5 |
| Rock Creek Valley Elementary | 7.2 |
| Earle B. Wood Middle | 7.1 |
Showing 20 of 29 schools. View all schools in Rockville
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
1513 DUNSTER RD, Rockville, MD 20854
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Raphael School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cold Spring Elementary (rated 9.7/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Potomac), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bells Mill Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Potomac), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fallsmead Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rockville, see our Rockville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ritchie Park Elementary Rockville | 0.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Beverly Farms Elementary Potomac | 0.7 mi | 9.1 |
| MUSLIM COMMUNITY SCHOOL/ALIM ACADEMY Potomac | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Cold Spring Elementary Potomac | 0.7 mi | 9.7 |
| GENEVA DAY SCHOOL Potomac | 0.9 mi | — |
| ST ANDREW'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Potomac | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Fallsmead Elementary Rockville | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Thomas S. Wootton High Rockville | 1.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle Potomac | 1.2 mi | 9.1 |
| Winston Churchill High Potomac | 1.2 mi | 8.0 |
| Robert Frost Middle School Rockville | 1.2 mi | 8.9 |
| Julius West Middle Rockville | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| IVYMOUNT SCHOOL Rockville | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| THE MADDUX SCHOOL Rockville | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| MC LEAN SCHOOL OF MARYLAND Potomac | 1.6 mi | 8.1 |
| NO CHANGE! Potomac | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Beall Elementary Rockville | 1.9 mi | 8.8 |
| CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Rockville | 1.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Bells Mill Elementary Potomac | 2.1 mi | 9.3 |
| Cabin John Middle Potomac | 2.1 mi | 9.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20854 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$1,105,300
Median Rent
$3,180/mo
Population
49,694
College Educated
85.7%
Homeownership
89.9%
Avg Commute
30.9 min
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Median Age
47.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Leeds Elementary Elkton, MD | 6.4 |
| Randallstown Elementary Randallstown, MD | 6.4 |
| ST FRANCIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Silver Spring, MD | 6.4 |
| ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL Aberdeen, MD | 6.4 |
| ST JOHN SCHOOL Baltimore, MD | 6.4 |
| THE ACADEMY OF SAINT MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE Lanham Seabrook, MD | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Raphael School
What grades does St Raphael School serve?
St Raphael School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Raphael School?
St Raphael School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Raphael School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Raphael School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Raphael School rank in MD?
St Raphael School ranks #189 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is St Raphael School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Raphael 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 Raphael School a private school?
Yes, St Raphael 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 Raphael School a religious school?
St Raphael School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 762-2143
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