St. Andrew Apostle School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Silver Spring, MD
11602 Kemp Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in Maryland
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Maryland
- Growing: enrollment up 20% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Silver Spring since at least 2011
In Silver Spring, Maryland, St. Andrew Apostle School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 306 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. Enrollment is up about 20% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Washington. The school day runs about 7 hours, 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
- 306
- Teachers
- 26.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 145 girls, 161 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Washington
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (12 students per teacher).
- Larger than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Andrew Apostle School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about St. Andrew Apostle School
What grades does St. Andrew Apostle School serve?
St. Andrew Apostle School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Andrew Apostle School?
About 306 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Andrew Apostle 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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