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St Raphael School

Elementary School · Rockville, MD

A private elementary school in Rockville, MD serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1513 DUNSTER RD, Rockville, MD 20854

  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index52%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment244
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Raphael School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,675/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$250,001

Median home value

$1,105,300

Median rent

$3,180/mo

College educated

85.7%

Homeownership

89.9%

Poverty rate

2.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White64.8%
Hispanic23.4%
Asian4.9%
Black4.5%
Two or More2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ritchie Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1K–50.1 mi361Compare →
Muslim Community School/alim AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–110.6 mi75Compare →
Beverly Farms ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1K–50.7 mi561Compare →
Cold Spring ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.7K–50.7 mi335Compare →

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 Raphael School is listed in Rockville, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Raphael School

St Raphael School is a private elementary school in Rockville, MD, serving approximately 244 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 378 private schools in MD.

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 20854)
49,694
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
47.6
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 20854; 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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