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Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Kensington, MD

9715 Summit Ave, Kensington, MD 20895

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in Maryland

Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Kensington, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 318 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
318
Teachers
51.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 141 girls, 177 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    377’13–14360’15–16293’19–20380’21–22318’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K96
    K44
    142
    234
    357
    424
    530
    638
    719
    830

    Student body

    White85%
    Asian6%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black3%
    Two or more races3%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School

    What grades does Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School serve?

    Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School?

    About 318 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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